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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: $27,690

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,047

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102014
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,995 $27,995 $27,550
Base Invoice $21,663 $26,186 $26,041
Limited Package 4,000 3,000  
Rear spoiler     400
Limited Package 3,689 2,838  
Rear spoiler     320
Options (change) 4,000 3,000 400
Options (change) 3,689 2,838 320
Destination 695 695 795
Total Price $27,690 $31,690 $28,745
Total Invoice $26,047 $29,719 $27,156

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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: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,409
Model Year201020102014
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4256hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/45-17
Total Price$27,690$31,690$28,745
Adjustments for Features-2,445-3,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,245$28,295$28,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$26,047$29,719$27,156
Adjustments for Features-2,300-3,1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,747$26,535$27,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,788$0

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

Model Year201020102014
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 lumbar 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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,090$7,040$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,445$3,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,300-3,1840

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

Model Year20102014
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.9 in91.7 in
Length188.2 in157.3 in
Width71.7 in67.7 in
Height65.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.2,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested222552%
Total Not Requested201548%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested175052%
Total Not Requested162548%

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