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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: $30,489

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,626

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,270

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182007
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataForester
TrimRF ClubRF Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $31,910 $32,750 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,169 $30,964 $26,116
Brembo / BBS Package 3,770    
Cargo net 50 50 46
All-weather floor mats 90 90 55
Rear spoiler   350 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
4-speed automatic     800
Brembo / BBS Package 3,238    
Cargo net 40 40 30
All-weather floor mats 72 72 33
Rear spoiler   280 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
4-speed automatic     727
Options (change) 3,910 490 1,969
Options (change) 3,350 392 1,529
Destination 875 875 625
Total Price $36,695 $34,115 $30,489
Total Invoice $34,394 $32,231 $28,270

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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: $3,201
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,537
Model Year201820182007
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataForester
TrimRF ClubRF Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4155hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,695$34,115$30,489
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,695$32,415$29,214
Cost Above Minimum$4,280$0$0
Total Invoice$34,394$32,231$28,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,606-1,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,394$30,625$27,088
Cost Above Minimum$3,769$0$0

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

Model Year201820182007
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataForester
TrimRF ClubRF Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power retractable rear window$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Lane departure warning $200 
Roll bar$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Hood scoop  $100
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Power retractable roof section$2000$2000 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$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$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$6,000$7,700$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,606-1,182

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

Model Year20182007
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in99.4 in
Length154.1 in176.6 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height49.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,445 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 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
4.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.557.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

Brembo / BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
No leather in second row-300No
Body kit0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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