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Subaru WRX vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,230

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,534

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelWRXWRXWRXMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSTISTI LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,395 $34,695 $39,995 $30,065
Base Invoice $28,601 $32,820 $37,750 $28,427
Navigation Package 3,100 2,600    
Cargo net 55 55 55 50
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 165  
Proximity key       130
Door sill trim plates       150
Navigation Package 2,751 2,307    
Cargo net 36 36 36 40
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 107  
Proximity key       112
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 3,405 2,905 305 330
Options (change) 2,950 2,506 199 272
Destination 795 795 795 835
Total Price $34,595 $38,395 $41,095 $31,230
Total Invoice $32,346 $36,121 $38,744 $29,534

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,279
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelWRXWRXWRXMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSTISTI LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine268hp H4305hp H4305hp H4155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$34,595$38,395$41,095$31,230
Adjustments for Features-1,640-1,690-2,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,955$36,705$38,155$31,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,750$5,200$0
Total Invoice$32,346$36,121$38,744$29,534
Adjustments for Features-1,533-1,590-2,7720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,813$34,531$35,972$29,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,718$5,159$0

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

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelWRXWRXWRXMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSTISTI LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275$275 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Convertible top   $3000
Front splitter spoiler$200$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Sunroof$900 $900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500  
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Boost gauge$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row   $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,335$6,385$7,635$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$1,690$2,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,533-1,590-2,7720

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

Model Year20162016
ModelWRXMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in90.9 in
Length180.9 in154.1 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130077%
Total Not Requested38523%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested36026%

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