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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: $31,821

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,429

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,527

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimRF Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $32,620 $28,195
Base Invoice $30,839 $26,409
Rear spoiler 350  
Cargo net 50 46
All-weather floor mats 90 69
Cargo tray 60 75
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Rear spoiler 280  
Cargo net 40 30
All-weather floor mats 72 39
Cargo tray 48 46
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 1,755 2,931
Options (change) 1,578 2,423
Destination 875 695
Total Price $35,250 $31,821
Total Invoice $33,292 $29,527

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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: $4,529
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,786
Model Year20172009
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimRF Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,250$31,821
Adjustments for Features0-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,250$30,721
Total Invoice$33,292$29,527
Adjustments for Features0-1,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,292$28,506

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

Model Year20172009
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
TrimRF Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr 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
Power retractable rear window$350 
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 
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,450$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,021

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

Model Year20172009
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in103.0 in
Length154.1 in179.5 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height49.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,494 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 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
4.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.568.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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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