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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: $29,919

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $104

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,984

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $27,100 $28,495
Base Invoice $25,617 $26,707
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo net 49 46
All-weather floor mats 45 69
Satellite radio 430 453
Universal garage door opener   82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,039  
Rear spoiler 320  
Cargo net 39 30
All-weather floor mats 36 39
Satellite radio 344 340
Universal garage door opener   54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Options (change) 2,024 833
Options (change) 1,778 582
Destination 795 695
Total Price $29,919 $30,023
Total Invoice $28,190 $27,984

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,793
Model Year20122010
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,919$30,023
Adjustments for Features0-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,919$27,248
Total Invoice$28,190$27,984
Adjustments for Features0-2,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,190$25,397

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

Model Year20122010
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
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
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
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-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 
Total Value of Features$4,500$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,587

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

Model Year20122010
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in103.0 in
Length157.3 in179.5 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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