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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: $29,040

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,703

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,495 $28,495 $25,240
Base Invoice $22,123 $26,643 $23,323
Limited Package 4,600 3,600  
Special Appearance Package 1,000    
Sunroof 1,445    
Navigation system 1,550    
Premium Package 2     1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Rear spoiler     350
Satellite radio     430
Limited Package 4,241 3,391  
Special Appearance Package 834    
Sunroof 1,203    
Navigation system 1,294    
Premium Package 2     1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,012
Rear spoiler     280
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 8,595 3,600 3,130
Options (change) 7,572 3,391 2,710
Destination 795 795 670
Total Price $32,885 $32,890 $29,040
Total Invoice $30,490 $30,829 $26,703

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $176
Model Year201320132008
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine173hp 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$32,885$32,890$29,040
Adjustments for Features-3,895-2,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,990$30,595$29,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$0
Total Invoice$30,490$30,829$26,703
Adjustments for Features-3,611-2,1510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,879$28,678$26,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,799$0

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

Model Year201320132008
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 $250
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 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200  
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
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 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$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 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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$9,415$7,815$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,895$2,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,611-2,1510

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

Model Year20132008
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.2,442 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, front200No
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 Requested202547%
Total Not Requested226553%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested25053%
Total Not Requested22547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
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 Requested155045%
Total Not Requested187555%

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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

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