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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: $28,281

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,259

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,230

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $30,065
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $28,427
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Cargo net 46 46 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 90
Rear spoiler 353 353 350
Satellite radio 445 445  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Door sill trim plates     150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Cargo net 30 30 40
All-weather floor mats 33 33 72
Rear spoiler 230 230 280
Satellite radio 334 334  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 941 1,169 640
Options (change) 655 802 512
Destination 645 645 835
Total Price $28,281 $29,709 $31,540
Total Invoice $26,230 $27,563 $29,774

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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: $2,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,147
Model Year200820082016
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine173hp H4224hp H4155hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$28,281$29,709$31,540
Adjustments for Features-6400-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,641$29,709$30,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0
Total Invoice$26,230$27,563$29,774
Adjustments for Features-5940-991
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,636$27,563$28,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0

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

Model Year200820082016
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 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure warning  $200
Roll bar  $200
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Convertible top  $3000
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $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  
Total Value of Features$6,915$6,275$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-991

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

Model Year20082016
ModelForesterMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase99.4 in90.9 in
Length176.6 in154.1 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height65.0 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 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 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft34.6 ft3

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