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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: $31,670

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,217

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $30,065
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $28,427
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400  
Cargo net 87 87 50
All-weather floor mats 72 72 90
Door sill trim plates 36 36 150
Universal garage door opener 74 74  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200  
Proximity key     130
Rear spoiler     350
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087  
Cargo net 56 56 40
All-weather floor mats 46 46 72
Door sill trim plates 23 23 120
Universal garage door opener 48 48  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130  
Proximity key     112
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 3,067 3,067 770
Options (change) 2,518 2,518 624
Destination 825 825 835
Total Price $33,887 $36,887 $31,670
Total Invoice $31,394 $34,179 $29,886

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,048
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,370
Model Year201420142016
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4250hp H4155hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18205/45-17
Total Price$33,887$36,887$31,670
Adjustments for Features-5,265-5,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,622$31,422$31,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,394$34,179$29,886
Adjustments for Features-4,878-5,0640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,516$29,115$29,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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

Model Year201420142016
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,490$10,690$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,265$5,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,878-5,0640

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

Model Year20142016
ModelForesterMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in90.9 in
Length180.9 in154.1 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height66.4 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

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