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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: $32,745

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,057

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,912

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $30,065 $36,090
Base Invoice $28,427 $33,675
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205  
Rear spoiler 350  
Door sill trim plates 150 53
Cargo net 50 68
All-weather floor mats 90 81
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138  
Rear spoiler 280  
Door sill trim plates 120 34
Cargo net 40 44
All-weather floor mats 72 52
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Options (change) 1,845 797
Options (change) 1,650 515
Destination 835 915
Total Price $32,745 $37,802
Total Invoice $30,912 $35,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,873
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,243
Model Year20162018
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$32,745$37,802
Adjustments for Features0-6,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$30,872
Total Invoice$30,912$35,105
Adjustments for Features0-6,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,912$28,669

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

Model Year20162018
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Convertible top$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,545$12,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,436

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

Model Year20162018
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in103.9 in
Length154.1 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height48.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,381 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.674.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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