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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: $29,770

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,831

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $30,065
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $28,427
Navigation system 1,550 1,550  
Limited Package 4,300 3,300  
Cargo tray     60
All-weather floor mats     90
Door sill trim plates     150
Rear spoiler     350
Navigation system 1,294 1,294  
Limited Package 3,964 3,115  
Cargo tray     48
All-weather floor mats     72
Door sill trim plates     120
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 5,850 4,850 650
Options (change) 5,258 4,409 520
Destination 725 725 875
Total Price $29,770 $33,770 $31,590
Total Invoice $27,831 $31,503 $29,822

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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: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,370
Model Year201120112017
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4256hp H6155hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/45-17
Total Price$29,770$33,770$31,590
Adjustments for Features-405-1,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,365$32,415$31,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$27,831$31,503$29,822
Adjustments for Features-379-1,2640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,452$30,239$29,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,787$0

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

Model Year201120112017
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 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
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 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $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 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$6,200$7,150$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$1,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-379-1,2640

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

Model Year20112017
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.9 in90.9 in
Length188.2 in154.1 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height65.7 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested239052%
Total Not Requested217548%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested200054%
Total Not Requested170046%

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