Subaru WRX Subaru WRX 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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: $31,574

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,548

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,475

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,524

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelWRXWRXWRXMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSTISTI LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $31,595 $36,095 $40,895 $27,100
Base Invoice $29,708 $34,123 $38,587 $25,617
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 45
Cargo net 81 81 81 49
Universal garage door opener 111 111 111  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233 233  
Door sill trim plates 161      
Suspension Package       650
Premium Package       1,390
Rear spoiler       400
Body kit       1,145
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 36
Cargo net 52 52 52 39
Universal garage door opener 72 72 72  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151 151  
Door sill trim plates 104      
Suspension Package       558
Premium Package       1,194
Rear spoiler       320
Body kit       916
Options (change) 667 506 506 3,679
Options (change) 431 327 327 3,063
Destination 860 860 860 795
Total Price $33,122 $37,461 $42,261 $31,574
Total Invoice $30,999 $35,310 $39,774 $29,475

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru WRX dealer quotes or Mazda MX-5 Miata dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $992
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $853
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelWRXWRXWRXMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSTISTI LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine268hp H4305hp H4305hp H4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$33,122$37,461$42,261$31,574
Adjustments for Features-2,540-2,330-4,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,582$35,131$37,746$31,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,549$7,164$0
Total Invoice$30,999$35,310$39,774$29,475
Adjustments for Features-2,377-2,196-4,2490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,622$33,114$35,525$29,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,492$6,903$0

Return to top

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

Model Year2018201820182012
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 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
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$300
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000
Front splitter spoiler$200$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900 $900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0 
Navigation system  $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 $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 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$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,660$7,450$9,635$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$2,330$4,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,377-2,196-4,2490

Return to top

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

Model Year20182012
ModelWRXMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in91.7 in
Length180.9 in157.3 in
Width70.7 in67.7 in
Height58.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.