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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: $31,670 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | |||
| Difference: $1,869 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | |||
| Difference: $1,197 | |||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | MX-5 Miata |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $30,095 | $33,095 | $30,065 |
| Base Invoice | $28,144 | $30,927 | $28,427 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,895 | 1,895 | |
| Cargo net | 90 | 90 | 50 |
| All-weather floor mats | 72 | 72 | 90 |
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | 150 |
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | |
| Proximity key | 130 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 350 | ||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,638 | 1,638 | |
| Cargo net | 58 | 58 | 40 |
| All-weather floor mats | 46 | 46 | 72 |
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | 120 |
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | |
| Proximity key | 112 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 280 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,594 | 2,594 | 770 |
| Options (change) | 2,089 | 2,089 | 624 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 835 |
| Total Price | $33,539 | $36,539 | $31,670 |
| Total Invoice | $31,083 | $33,866 | $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: $3,396 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,682 | |||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | MX-5 Miata |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 155hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 205/45-17 |
| Total Price | $33,539 | $36,539 | $31,670 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,265 | -5,465 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,274 | $31,074 | $31,670 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $31,083 | $33,866 | $29,886 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,879 | -5,065 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,204 | $28,801 | $29,886 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,597 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | MX-5 Miata |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr 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 | -4,879 | -5,065 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata
| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | MX-5 Miata |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 90.9 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 154.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 48.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 2,333 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 51% |
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