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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: $30,910

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,882

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,023

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $27,550
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $26,051
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 50
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 50
Premium Package         1,390
Suspension Package         650
Rear spoiler         400
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 40
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 40
Premium Package         1,194
Suspension Package         558
Rear spoiler         320
Options (change) 182 182 182 182 2,540
Options (change) 117 117 117 117 2,152
Destination 915 915 915 915 820
Total Price $33,792 $36,492 $37,587 $39,787 $30,910
Total Invoice $31,655 $34,096 $35,143 $37,121 $29,023

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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: $3,468
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,365
Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18205/45-17
Total Price$33,792$36,492$37,587$39,787$30,910
Adjustments for Features-6,105-7,005-10,145-10,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,687$29,487$27,442$29,642$30,910
Cost Above Minimum$245$2,045$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$31,655$34,096$35,143$37,121$29,023
Adjustments for Features-5,719-6,545-9,485-9,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,936$27,551$25,658$27,656$29,023
Cost Above Minimum$278$1,893$0$1,998$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small    $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 
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
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers    $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
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Convertible top    $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40 
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 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$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 
USB port$25$25$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 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$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$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
No leather in second row    $-300
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
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$11,125$12,025$15,165$15,165$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,105$7,005$10,145$10,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,719-6,545-9,485-9,4650

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

Model Year20182015
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.2,448 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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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