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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: $31,770

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,412

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,983

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $894

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Model Year201520152018
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $30,195
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $28,548
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195  
Cargo net 70 70 50
All-weather floor mats 72 72 90
Cargo tray     60
Door sill trim plates     150
Rear spoiler     350
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830  
Cargo net 45 45 40
All-weather floor mats 46 46 72
Cargo tray     48
Door sill trim plates     120
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 2,337 2,337 700
Options (change) 1,921 1,921 560
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $33,182 $36,182 $31,770
Total Invoice $30,877 $33,631 $29,983

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,321
Model Year201520152018
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine175hp H4256hp H6155hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18205/45-17
Total Price$33,182$36,182$31,770
Adjustments for Features-4,530-5,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,652$31,152$31,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$30,877$33,631$29,983
Adjustments for Features-4,215-4,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,662$28,956$29,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,294$0

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

Model Year201520152018
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,975$10,475$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,530$5,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,215-4,6750

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

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.1 in90.9 in
Length189.6 in154.1 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height66.1 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested92544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested92544%

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