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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: $28,415

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,734

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,390

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $26,710
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $24,714
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 45
Cargo net 48 48 48 49
Rear spoiler 368 368   400
Satellite radio 432      
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Premium Package       1,650
Suspension Package       500
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 36
Cargo net 31 31 31 39
Rear spoiler 276 276   320
Satellite radio 324      
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Premium Package       1,417
Suspension Package       430
Options (change) 1,195 763 395 2,644
Options (change) 851 527 251 2,242
Destination 725 725 725 795
Total Price $28,415 $29,483 $31,115 $30,149
Total Invoice $26,390 $27,438 $29,060 $27,751

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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: $4,024
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,488
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4167hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$28,415$29,483$31,115$30,149
Adjustments for Features-2,290-3,190-3,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,125$26,293$27,750$30,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0
Total Invoice$26,390$27,438$29,060$27,751
Adjustments for Features-2,127-2,969-3,1430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,263$24,469$25,917$27,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$206$1,654$0

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

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
No leather in second row   $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,115$8,015$8,190$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$3,190$3,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,127-2,969-3,1430

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

Model Year20112011
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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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