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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: $25,375

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $4,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082020
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataForester
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringPremium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $21,635 $23,930 $25,240 $27,395
Convenience Package 1,105      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Cargo net 40 40 40 68
All-weather floor mats 45 45 45 81
Rear spoiler 350 350 350  
Satellite radio 430 430 430  
All Weather Package       500
Door sill trim plates       53
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       55
Fog lights       382
Convenience Package 949      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,082 1,013 1,012  
Cargo net 32 32 32 44
All-weather floor mats 36 36 36 52
Rear spoiler 280 280 280  
Satellite radio 344 344 344  
All Weather Package       417
Door sill trim plates       34
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       35
Fog lights       286
Options (change) 3,070 1,965 1,965 1,139
Options (change) 2,723 1,705 1,704 868
Destination 670 670 670 1,010
Total Price $25,375 $26,565 $27,875 $29,544

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,794
Model Year2008200820082020
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataForester
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringPremium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$25,375$26,565$27,875$29,544
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,150-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,375$26,315$26,725$25,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$1,350$0

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

Model Year2008200820082020
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataForester
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringPremium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire   $150
Traction control   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter   $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
No leather in second row  $-300 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,995$5,245$6,145$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,150$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-1,060-277

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

Model Year20082020
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in105.1 in
Length157.3 in182.1 in
Width67.7 in71.5 in
Height49.0 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.376.1 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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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