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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: $30,709

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,036

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,472

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $30,065 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,427 $26,116
Rear spoiler 350 353
Cargo net 50 46
All-weather floor mats 90 55
Door sill trim plates 150  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Satellite radio   445
Rear spoiler 280 230
Cargo net 40 30
All-weather floor mats 72 33
Door sill trim plates 120  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138  
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 1,845 2,169
Options (change) 1,650 1,711
Destination 835 645
Total Price $32,745 $30,709
Total Invoice $30,912 $28,472

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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: $986
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,449
Model Year20162008
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,745$30,709
Adjustments for Features-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$30,709
Total Invoice$30,912$28,472
Adjustments for Features-9910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,921$28,472

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

Model Year20162008
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Convertible top$3000 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height 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$7,875$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9910

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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 Year20162008
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in99.4 in
Length154.1 in176.6 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height48.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,381 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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		4.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		4.657.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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