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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: $26,395

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $4,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,240

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $4,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim3.6RSport
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,195 $23,110
Base Invoice $26,369 $21,385
Harman/Kardon 440W 9 speakers 1,295  
Premium Package 1,000  
Convenience Package   1,160
CD changer, in-dash   500
Rear spoiler   400
Satellite radio   430
Harman/Kardon 440W 9 speakers 1,078  
Premium Package 1,047  
Convenience Package   996
CD changer, in-dash   400
Rear spoiler   320
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,295 2,490
Options (change) 2,125 2,060
Destination 725 795
Total Price $31,215 $26,395
Total Invoice $29,219 $24,240

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,356
Model Year20112011
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim3.6RSport
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine256hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17205/50-16
Total Price$31,215$26,395
Adjustments for Features-3,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,345$26,395
Total Invoice$29,219$24,240
Adjustments for Features-3,6230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,596$24,240

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

Model Year20112011
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim3.6RSport
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,415$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6230

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,544 lb.2,441 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested27521%
Total Not Requested105079%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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