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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,215 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | ||||
| Difference: $1,175 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,891 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | ||||
| Difference: $1,763 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | MX-5 Miata |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $26,495 | $27,995 | $29,995 | $30,065 |
| Base Invoice | $24,814 | $26,186 | $28,084 | $28,427 |
| Cargo net | 48 | 48 | 48 | 50 |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 69 | 90 |
| Rear spoiler | 368 | 368 | 350 | |
| Satellite radio | 432 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | 185 | |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,600 | 1,600 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | 93 | |
| Cargo net | 31 | 31 | 31 | 40 |
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 39 | 72 |
| Rear spoiler | 276 | 276 | 280 | |
| Satellite radio | 324 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | 120 | |
| Navigation system | 1,501 | 1,335 | 1,335 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | 61 | |
| Options (change) | 2,995 | 2,363 | 1,995 | 490 |
| Options (change) | 2,352 | 1,862 | 1,586 | 392 |
| Destination | 725 | 725 | 725 | 835 |
| Total Price | $30,215 | $31,083 | $32,715 | $31,390 |
| Total Invoice | $27,891 | $28,773 | $30,395 | $29,654 |
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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: $2,840 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,300 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | MX-5 Miata |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 155hp I4 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T4 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 205/45-17 |
| Total Price | $30,215 | $31,083 | $32,715 | $31,390 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,665 | -2,365 | -2,540 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,550 | $28,718 | $30,175 | $31,390 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $168 | $1,625 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $27,891 | $28,773 | $30,395 | $29,654 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,537 | -2,189 | -2,360 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,354 | $26,584 | $28,035 | $29,654 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $230 | $1,681 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | MX-5 Miata |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr 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 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $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 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Convertible top | $3000 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| CD player, remote | $100 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $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 | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| 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 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,265 | $7,965 | $8,140 | $5,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,665 | $2,365 | $2,540 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,537 | -2,189 | -2,360 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | MX-5 Miata |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 90.9 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 154.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 48.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 2,333 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
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