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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: $28,975

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $186

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,313

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $22

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,495 $28,495 $27,350
Base Invoice $22,123 $26,643 $25,854
Limited Package 4,600 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186  
Rear spoiler     400
Satellite radio     430
Limited Package 4,241 3,391  
Universal garage door opener 55 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121  
Rear spoiler     320
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 4,871 3,871 830
Options (change) 4,417 3,567 664
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $29,161 $33,161 $28,975
Total Invoice $27,335 $31,005 $27,313

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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: $2,509
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,504
Model Year201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine173hp 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$29,161$33,161$28,975
Adjustments for Features-2,695-3,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,466$29,516$28,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$27,335$31,005$27,313
Adjustments for Features-2,526-3,4080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,809$27,597$27,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,788$0

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

Model Year201320132013
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 
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 air vents$100$100 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
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
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$6,415$7,365$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,695$3,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,526-3,4080

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

Model Year20132013
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.9 in91.7 in
Length189.0 in157.3 in
Width71.7 in67.7 in
Height65.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,424 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
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
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 Requested206548%

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
Rear air vents100No
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
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested175051%
Total Not Requested167549%

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