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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: $28,030

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,077

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,797

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $24,650 $33,095
Base Invoice $22,767 $30,927
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Premium Package 2 1,250  
Rear spoiler 350  
All-weather floor mats 45 72
Cargo net 40 90
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013  
Premium Package 2 1,074  
Rear spoiler 280  
All-weather floor mats 36 46
Cargo net 32 58
Options (change) 2,785 162
Options (change) 2,435 104
Destination 595 850
Total Price $28,030 $34,107
Total Invoice $25,797 $31,881

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,537
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,840
Model Year20072015
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine163hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$28,030$34,107
Adjustments for Features0-4,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,030$29,567
Total Invoice$25,797$31,881
Adjustments for Features0-4,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,797$27,637

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

Model Year20072015
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Terrain selector $200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Convertible top$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
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 headlights $125
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
Folding second row seats $300
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,550$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,244

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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 Year20072015
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in103.9 in
Length157.3 in180.9 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height49.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		5.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		5.374.7 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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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