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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: $26,849

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,118

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelMX-5 MiataForesterForester
TrimSportSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,470 $25,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,380 $26,116
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Convenience Package 1,160    
Cargo net 49 46 46
All-weather floor mats 45 55 55
Rear spoiler 400 353 353
Satellite radio 430 445 445
4-speed automatic   1,000 800
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Convenience Package 996    
Cargo net 39 30 30
All-weather floor mats 36 33 33
Rear spoiler 320 230 230
Satellite radio 344 334 334
4-speed automatic   909 727
Options (change) 2,584 1,899 1,699
Options (change) 2,135 1,536 1,354
Destination 795 625 625
Total Price $26,849 $28,519 $30,219
Total Invoice $25,118 $26,541 $28,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $717
Model Year201220072007
ModelMX-5 MiataForesterForester
TrimSportSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5A4A4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG21/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$26,849$28,519$30,219
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,849$26,219$26,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$25,118$26,541$28,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,140-3,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,118$24,401$25,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$649

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

Model Year201220072007
ModelMX-5 MiataForesterForester
TrimSportSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Roll bar$200  
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Convertible top$3000  
Hood scoop $100$100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$4,375$6,675$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,140-3,045

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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 Year20122007
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in99.4 in
Length157.3 in176.6 in
Width67.7 in68.3 in
Height49.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		5.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		5.357.7 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 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested82575%
Total Not Requested27525%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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