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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: $27,490

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,302

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,218

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $22,568 $24,654
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 40 40
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 75 75
Premium Package         1,600  
Rear spoiler         350 350
Satellite radio         430  
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 32 32
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 60 60
Premium Package         1,374  
Rear spoiler         280 280
Satellite radio         344  
Options (change) 182 182 182 182 2,495 465
Options (change) 117 117 117 117 2,090 372
Destination 915 915 915 915 560 560
Total Price $33,792 $36,492 $37,587 $39,787 $27,490 $27,725
Total Invoice $31,655 $34,096 $35,143 $37,121 $25,218 $25,586

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $758
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $224
Model Year201820182018201820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$33,792$36,492$37,587$39,787$27,490$27,725
Adjustments for Features-6,855-7,755-10,855-10,85500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,937$28,737$26,732$28,932$27,490$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$205$2,005$0$2,200$0$235
Total Invoice$31,655$34,096$35,143$37,121$25,218$25,586
Adjustments for Features-6,421-7,246-10,149-10,12800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,234$26,850$24,994$26,993$25,218$25,586
Cost Above Minimum$240$1,856$0$1,999$0$368

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

Model Year201820182018201820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual    $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Lane sway warning  $25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Roll bar    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300    
Roof rails  $250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Convertible top    $3000$3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation app$50$50    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0  
Navigation system  $600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,800$12,700$15,800$15,800$4,945$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,855$7,755$10,855$10,855$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,421-7,246-10,149-10,12800

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

Model Year20182006
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.1 in91.7 in
Length189.9 in157.3 in
Width72.4 in67.7 in
Height66.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,623 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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