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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: $26,775

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,685

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelForesterForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $25,240
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $23,323
Cargo net 87 87 87 40
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 45
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36  
Rear spoiler       350
Satellite radio       430
Cargo net 56 56 56 32
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 36
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23  
Rear spoiler       280
Satellite radio       344
Options (change) 195 195 195 865
Options (change) 125 125 125 692
Destination 825 825 825 670
Total Price $29,015 $31,015 $34,015 $26,775
Total Invoice $27,172 $29,001 $31,786 $24,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,888
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelForesterForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4166hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18205/45-17
Total Price$29,015$31,015$34,015$26,775
Adjustments for Features-5,740-6,890-7,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,275$24,125$26,925$26,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$3,650$0
Total Invoice$27,172$29,001$31,786$24,685
Adjustments for Features-5,375-6,443-6,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$22,558$25,161$24,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$761$3,364$0

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

Model Year2014201420142008
ModelForesterForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
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 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Traction control$100$100$100 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Convertible top   $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,615$10,765$10,965$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,740$6,890$7,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,375-6,443-6,6250

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

Model Year20142008
ModelForesterMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in91.7 in
Length180.9 in157.3 in
Width70.7 in67.7 in
Height66.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft35.3 ft3

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