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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: $2,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,974

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182017
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 $30,065
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $28,427
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 50
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 90
Cargo tray         60
Proximity key         130
Door sill trim plates         150
Rear spoiler         350
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 40
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 72
Cargo tray         48
Proximity key         112
Door sill trim plates         120
Rear spoiler         280
Options (change) 182 182 182 182 830
Options (change) 117 117 117 117 672
Destination 915 915 915 915 875
Total Price $33,792 $36,492 $37,587 $39,787 $31,770
Total Invoice $31,655 $34,096 $35,143 $37,121 $29,974

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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: $2,513
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,619
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6155hp 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?, 9
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$31,770
Adjustments for Features-4,290-5,190-8,330-8,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,502$31,302$29,257$31,457$31,770
Cost Above Minimum$245$2,045$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$31,655$34,096$35,143$37,121$29,974
Adjustments for Features-4,019-4,849-7,788-7,7720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,636$29,247$27,355$29,349$29,974
Cost Above Minimum$281$1,892$0$1,994$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182017
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 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150 
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$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 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
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 
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 
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote    $100
Navigation app$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
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$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,585$11,485$14,625$14,625$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,290$5,190$8,330$8,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,019-4,849-7,788-7,7720

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

Model Year20182017
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.1 in90.9 in
Length189.9 in154.1 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height66.1 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,623 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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