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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: $32,595

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $120

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,395

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $30,065 $29,995
Base Invoice $28,427 $28,084
Rear spoiler 350  
Cargo net 50 48
All-weather floor mats 90 69
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205  
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,600
Rear spoiler 280  
Cargo net 40 31
All-weather floor mats 72 39
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138  
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 1,695 1,995
Options (change) 1,530 1,586
Destination 835 725
Total Price $32,595 $32,715
Total Invoice $30,792 $30,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,549
Model Year20162011
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,595$32,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,595$31,475
Total Invoice$30,792$30,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,792$29,243

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

Model Year20162011
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Touring
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
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
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 
App support$0 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$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
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,900$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,152

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

Model Year20162011
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in103.0 in
Length154.1 in179.5 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height48.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,381 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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
4.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.668.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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