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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,240

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,099

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,863

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $24,435 $29,995
Base Invoice $22,568 $28,084
Premium Package 1,250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Rear spoiler 350  
Cargo net 40 48
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Satellite radio 430 432
Premium Package 1,074  
6-speed shiftable automatic 945  
Rear spoiler 280  
Cargo net 32 31
All-weather floor mats 60 39
Satellite radio 344 324
Options (change) 3,245 549
Options (change) 2,735 394
Destination 560 795
Total Price $28,240 $31,339
Total Invoice $25,863 $29,273

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $91
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $430
Model Year20062013
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,240$31,339
Adjustments for Features0-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,240$28,149
Total Invoice$25,863$29,273
Adjustments for Features0-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,863$26,293

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

Model Year20062013
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,900$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,980

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru Forester features.

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

Model Year20062013
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in103.0 in
Length157.3 in169.5 in
Width67.7 in70.1 in
Height49.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		5.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		5.368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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