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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: $23,347

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $4,108

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,945

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $3,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $26,350
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $24,346
Cargo net 42 42 42 40
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 45
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Rear spoiler       350
Cargo net 28 28 28 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 36
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Rear spoiler       280
Options (change) 357 357 174 435
Options (change) 230 230 111 348
Destination 695 695 695 670
Total Price $23,347 $32,647 $32,964 $27,455
Total Invoice $21,945 $30,292 $30,730 $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: $3,313
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,685
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6440, 9440, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16225/55-17225/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$23,347$32,647$32,964$27,455
Adjustments for Features0-5,100-6,100-795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,347$27,547$26,864$26,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$3,517$0
Total Invoice$21,945$30,292$30,730$25,364
Adjustments for Features0-4,732-5,687-734
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,945$25,560$25,043$24,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,615$3,098$0

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

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Roll bar   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Convertible top   $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Surround sound $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
No leather in second row   $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,000$10,100$11,100$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,100$6,100$795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,732-5,687-734

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

Model Year20092009
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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