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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: $27,275

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,006

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,115

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $25,240
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $23,323
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Cargo net 46 46 40
All-weather floor mats 55 55 45
Rear spoiler 353 353 350
Satellite radio 445 445 430
Suspension Package     500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Cargo net 30 30 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 36
Rear spoiler 230 230 280
Satellite radio 334 334 344
Suspension Package     430
Options (change) 941 899 1,365
Options (change) 655 627 1,122
Destination 645 645 670
Total Price $28,281 $29,439 $27,275
Total Invoice $26,230 $27,388 $25,115

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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: $2,159
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,820
Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine173hp H4224hp H4166hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$28,281$29,439$27,275
Adjustments for Features-3,165-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,116$27,164$27,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$0
Total Invoice$26,230$27,388$25,115
Adjustments for Features-2,935-2,1170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,295$25,271$25,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,976$0

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

Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Roll bar  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Convertible top  $3000
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
No leather in second row  $-300
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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,740$5,850$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,935-2,1170

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

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase99.4 in91.7 in
Length176.6 in157.3 in
Width68.3 in67.7 in
Height65.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft35.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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