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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,348

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,767

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,266

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $31,910 $32,750
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $30,169 $30,964
Rear spoiler 353 353   350
Satellite radio 445 445    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo net 46 46 50 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 90 90
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Brembo / BBS / Recaro Package     4,470  
Rear spoiler 230 230   280
Satellite radio 334 334    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo net 30 30 40 40
All-weather floor mats 33 33 72 72
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Brembo / BBS / Recaro Package     3,840  
Options (change) 1,028 1,169 4,610 490
Options (change) 711 802 3,952 392
Destination 625 625 875 875
Total Price $28,348 $29,689 $37,395 $34,115
Total Invoice $26,266 $27,543 $34,996 $32,231

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,442
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,633
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$28,348$29,689$37,395$34,115
Adjustments for Features-1,375-4750-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,973$29,214$37,395$32,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$4,980$0
Total Invoice$26,266$27,543$34,996$32,231
Adjustments for Features-1,274-4410-1,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,992$27,102$34,996$30,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,110$4,371$0

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

Model Year2007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power retractable rear window  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$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$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Power retractable roof section  $2000$2000
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof, large$1100$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$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 $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$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$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,525$6,625$6,150$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$475$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,274-4410-1,606

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

Model Year20072018
ModelForesterMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in90.9 in
Length176.6 in154.1 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height65.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

Brembo / BBS / Recaro Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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 Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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