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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,297

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $158

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,364

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $26,350
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $24,346
Limited Package 2,800        
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 40
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 45
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
Rear spoiler         350
Limited Package 2,520        
Cargo net 28 28 28 28 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 33 36
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
Rear spoiler         280
Options (change) 3,157 357 357 174 435
Options (change) 2,750 230 230 111 348
Destination 645 645 645 645 670
Total Price $27,397 $27,297 $31,997 $32,314 $27,455
Total Invoice $25,583 $25,534 $29,670 $30,106 $25,364

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,128
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,648
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$27,397$27,297$31,997$32,314$27,455
Adjustments for Features-3,070-2,370-4,245-5,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,327$24,927$27,752$26,944$27,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$3,425$2,617$0
Total Invoice$25,583$25,534$29,670$30,106$25,364
Adjustments for Features-2,867-2,217-3,936-5,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,716$23,317$25,734$25,103$25,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$601$3,018$2,387$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist    $50
Roll bar    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control  $400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Traction control  $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Convertible top    $3000
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof, large$1100 $1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
No leather in second row    $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,790$7,090$8,965$10,090$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$2,370$4,245$5,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,867-2,217-3,936-5,0030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.1 in91.7 in
Length188.7 in157.3 in
Width69.7 in67.7 in
Height63.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested145049%
Total Not Requested152551%

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