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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: $35,344

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataForester
TrimRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $34,425 $35,750 $33,795
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075 0  
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Door sill trim plates 150 150 38
All-weather floor mats 90 90 72
Cargo tray 60 60  
Cargo net 50 50 90
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Universal garage door opener     76
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,016 0  
Rear spoiler 280 280  
Door sill trim plates 120 120 24
All-weather floor mats 72 72 46
Cargo tray 48 48  
Cargo net 40 40 58
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Universal garage door opener     49
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145
Options (change) 1,775 700 699
Options (change) 1,576 560 451
Destination 945 945 850
Total Price $37,145 $37,395 $35,344

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 100th Anniversary Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,961
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,241
Model Year202020202016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataForester
TrimRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine181hp I4181hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG26/35 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$37,145$37,395$35,344
Adjustments for Features-2,3500-5,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,795$37,395$29,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0

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

Model Year202020202016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataForester
TrimRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power retractable rear window$350  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
Navigation system$600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$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
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
No leather in second row$-300$-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$6,275$3,925$9,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$0$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments-1590-5,124

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

Model Year20202016
ModelMX-5 MiataForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in103.9 in
Length154.1 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height49.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,502 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 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 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.574.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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