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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: $28,460

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,927

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,141

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162007
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $24,650
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $22,767
Cargo net 70 70 40
All-weather floor mats 72 72 45
Premium Package 2     1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Rear spoiler     350
Satellite radio     430
Cargo net 45 45 32
All-weather floor mats 46 46 36
Premium Package 2     1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,013
Rear spoiler     280
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 142 142 3,215
Options (change) 91 91 2,779
Destination 850 850 595
Total Price $31,387 $34,387 $28,460
Total Invoice $29,414 $32,168 $26,141

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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: $1,318
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $705
Model Year201620162007
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine175hp H4256hp H6163hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18205/45-17
Total Price$31,387$34,387$28,460
Adjustments for Features-4,245-4,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,142$29,642$28,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$29,414$32,168$26,141
Adjustments for Features-3,978-4,4390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,436$27,729$26,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,293$0

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

Model Year201620162007
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 manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
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 
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 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Total Value of Features$9,940$10,440$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,245$4,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,978-4,4390

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

Model Year20162007
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.1 in91.7 in
Length189.6 in157.3 in
Width72.4 in67.7 in
Height66.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft35.3 ft3

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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
163 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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