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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: $1,328

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,119

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelWRXWRXMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $32,750
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $30,964
Navigation Package 2,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233  
Cargo net 81 81 50
Cargo tray 81 81 60
All-weather floor mats 81 81 90
Door sill trim plates 161   150
Universal garage door opener 111 111  
Navigation Package 1,863    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151  
Cargo net 52 52 40
Cargo tray 52 52 48
All-weather floor mats 52 52 72
Door sill trim plates 104   120
Universal garage door opener 72 72  
Options (change) 2,848 587 350
Options (change) 2,346 379 280
Destination 860 860 875
Total Price $35,303 $42,342 $33,975
Total Invoice $32,914 $39,826 $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: $1,287
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,643
Model Year201820182018
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)245/40-18235/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$35,303$42,342$33,975
Adjustments for Features-2,615-3,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,688$38,752$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,064$0
Total Invoice$32,914$39,826$32,119
Adjustments for Features-2,438-3,3770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,476$36,449$32,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,973$0

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

Model Year201820182018
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
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  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,235$7,210$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$3,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,438-3,3770

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

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,277 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

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