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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: $29,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $33,445 $37,745 $37,345 $39,695 $25,240
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 40
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 45
Premium Package 2         1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,100
Rear spoiler         350
Satellite radio         430
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 32
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 36
Premium Package 2         1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,012
Rear spoiler         280
Satellite radio         344
Options (change) 182 182 182 182 3,215
Options (change) 117 117 117 117 2,778
Destination 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010 670
Total Price $34,637 $38,937 $38,537 $40,887 $29,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $783
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,942
Model Year20202020202020202008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4158hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8T6
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$34,637$38,937$38,537$40,887$29,125
Adjustments for Features-6,155-7,055-10,195-10,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,482$31,882$28,342$30,692$29,125
Cost Above Minimum$140$3,540$0$2,350$0

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

Model Year20202020202020202008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
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 
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
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 
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
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 
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 
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 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
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
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 
Total Value of Features$11,825$12,725$15,865$15,865$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,155$7,055$10,195$10,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-200-204-298-2810

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

Model Year20202008
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.1 in91.7 in
Length191.3 in157.3 in
Width73.0 in67.7 in
Height66.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 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
158 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 key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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