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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru WRX vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,975

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $816

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,119

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelWRXWRXMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,995 $39,995 $32,750
Base Invoice $29,154 $37,750 $30,964
Navigation Package 2,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Cargo net 55 55 50
Cargo tray 71 71 60
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
All-weather floor mats     90
Door sill trim plates     150
Navigation Package 2,307    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Cargo net 36 36 40
Cargo tray 46 46 48
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
All-weather floor mats     72
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 2,976 376 350
Options (change) 2,552 245 280
Destination 820 820 875
Total Price $34,791 $41,191 $33,975
Total Invoice $32,526 $38,815 $32,119

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,374
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,640
Model Year201720172018
ModelWRXWRXMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine268hp H4305hp H4155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$34,791$41,191$33,975
Adjustments for Features-2,190-3,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,601$37,701$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,100$0
Total Invoice$32,526$38,815$32,119
Adjustments for Features-2,047-3,2890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,479$35,526$32,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,047$0

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

Model Year201720172018
ModelWRXWRXMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Boost gauge$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,135$7,435$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$3,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,047-3,2890

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

Model Year20172018
ModelWRXMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in90.9 in
Length180.9 in154.1 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.8 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 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Total Requested122576%
Total Not Requested38524%

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