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

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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,670

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $674

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $30,065
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $28,427
Cargo net 90 90 50
All-weather floor mats 72 72 90
Door sill trim plates 38 38 150
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224  
Proximity key     130
Rear spoiler     350
Cargo net 58 58 40
All-weather floor mats 46 46 72
Door sill trim plates 24 24 120
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145  
Proximity key     112
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 699 699 770
Options (change) 451 451 624
Destination 850 850 835
Total Price $32,344 $35,344 $31,670
Total Invoice $30,086 $32,870 $29,886

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,726
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,963
Model Year201620162016
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4250hp H4155hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/45-17
Total Price$32,344$35,344$31,670
Adjustments for Features-3,400-3,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,944$31,744$31,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$30,086$32,870$29,886
Adjustments for Features-3,163-3,3480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,923$29,522$29,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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

Model Year201620162016
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
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 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,375$9,575$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,400$3,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,163-3,3480

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

Model Year20162016
ModelForesterMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in90.9 in
Length180.9 in154.1 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height66.4 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft34.6 ft3

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