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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: $28,741

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,379

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $26,350
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $24,346
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186  
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Premium Package     1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Rear spoiler     350
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121  
Universal garage door opener 55 55  
Premium Package     1,417
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,013
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 4,671 3,671 3,100
Options (change) 4,232 3,383 2,710
Destination 775 775 670
Total Price $28,741 $32,741 $30,120
Total Invoice $26,946 $30,618 $27,726

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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: $2,074
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,432
Model Year201220122009
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4256hp H6158hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T6
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$28,741$32,741$30,120
Adjustments for Features-695-1,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,046$31,096$30,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$26,946$30,618$27,726
Adjustments for Features-652-1,5380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,294$29,080$27,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,786$0

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

Model Year201220122009
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
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 audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
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
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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$100
Total Value of Features$6,215$7,165$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$1,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-652-1,5380

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

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,390 lb.2,442 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested232554%
Total Not Requested201546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested185053%
Total Not Requested162547%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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