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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: $27,710

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $997

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,428

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132007
ModelForesterForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $24,650
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $22,767
Cargo net 48 48 48 40
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 45
Rear spoiler 368 368   350
Satellite radio 432 432 432 430
Premium Package 1       1,600
Cargo net 31 31 31 32
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 36
Rear spoiler 276 276   280
Satellite radio 324 324 324 344
Premium Package 1       1,374
Options (change) 917 917 549 2,465
Options (change) 670 670 394 2,066
Destination 795 795 795 595
Total Price $28,707 $30,107 $31,339 $27,710
Total Invoice $26,771 $28,051 $29,273 $25,428

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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: $1,743
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,212
Model Year2013201320132007
ModelForesterForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4166hp 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$28,707$30,107$31,339$27,710
Adjustments for Features-2,740-3,640-3,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,967$26,467$27,599$27,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,632$0
Total Invoice$26,771$28,051$29,273$25,428
Adjustments for Features-2,555-3,391-3,4930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,216$24,660$25,780$25,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$444$1,564$0

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

Model Year2013201320132007
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 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$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 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
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$7,390$8,290$8,390$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$3,640$3,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,555-3,391-3,4930

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

Model Year20132007
ModelForesterMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.0 in91.7 in
Length169.5 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 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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