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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: $24,275

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $6,443

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,313

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $6,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelMX-5 MiataForesterForester
TrimSport2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,635 $29,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $20,002 $27,424 $32,028
Convenience Package 1,105    
Rear spoiler 350    
Satellite radio 430    
All-weather floor mats 45 72 72
Cargo net 40 90 90
Fog lights   386  
Convenience Package 949    
Rear spoiler 280    
Satellite radio 344    
All-weather floor mats 36 46 46
Cargo net 32 58 58
Fog lights   289  
Options (change) 1,970 548 162
Options (change) 1,641 393 104
Destination 670 875 875
Total Price $24,275 $30,718 $35,332
Total Invoice $22,313 $28,692 $33,007

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $443
Model Year200820172017
ModelMX-5 MiataForesterForester
TrimSport2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG23/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$24,275$30,718$35,332
Adjustments for Features0-6,355-10,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,275$24,363$25,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$914
Total Invoice$22,313$28,692$33,007
Adjustments for Features0-5,936-9,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,313$22,756$23,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$858

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

Model Year200820172017
ModelMX-5 MiataForesterForester
TrimSport2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
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 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,520$9,875$13,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,355$10,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,936-9,393

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

Model Year20082017
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 Weight2,441 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 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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