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

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,885

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,708

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $26,350
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $24,346
Cargo net 46 46 40
All-weather floor mats 69 69 45
Rear spoiler 367   350
Satellite radio 453 453 430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Cargo net 30 30 32
All-weather floor mats 39 39 36
Rear spoiler 275   280
Satellite radio 340 340 344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Options (change) 1,200 833 865
Options (change) 857 582 692
Destination 695 695 670
Total Price $27,890 $30,023 $27,885
Total Invoice $25,907 $27,984 $25,708

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,600
Model Year201020102009
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4224hp H4167hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 680, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$27,890$30,023$27,885
Adjustments for Features-4,090-4,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,800$25,698$27,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0
Total Invoice$25,907$27,984$25,708
Adjustments for Features-3,799-4,0310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,108$23,953$25,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,845$0

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

Model Year201020102009
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,540$7,775$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,090$4,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,799-4,0310

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

Model Year20102009
ModelForesterMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.0 in91.7 in
Length179.5 in157.3 in
Width70.1 in67.7 in
Height65.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft35.3 ft3

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