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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: $29,022

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $3,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162019
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand TouringPremium
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $30,065 $26,695
Door sill trim plates 150 53
Cargo net 50 68
All-weather floor mats 90 81
Rear spoiler 350  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205  
All Weather Package   500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Door sill trim plates 120 34
Cargo net 40 44
All-weather floor mats 72 52
Rear spoiler 280  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138  
All Weather Package   417
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Options (change) 1,845 1,352
Options (change) 1,650 967
Destination 835 975
Total Price $32,745 $29,022

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,078
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,361
Model Year20162019
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand TouringPremium
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$32,745$29,022
Adjustments for Features-6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,100$29,022

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

Model Year20162019
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimGrand TouringPremium
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 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$8,470$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6090

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

Model Year20162019
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in105.1 in
Length154.1 in182.1 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height48.6 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,381 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.6 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.676.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

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%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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