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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: $30,205

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,794

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $26,350
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $24,346
Cargo net 90 90 40
All-weather floor mats 72 72 45
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Premium Package     1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Rear spoiler     350
Cargo net 58 58 32
All-weather floor mats 46 46 36
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Premium Package     1,417
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,013
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 475 475 3,185
Options (change) 306 306 2,778
Destination 850 850 670
Total Price $32,120 $35,120 $30,205
Total Invoice $29,941 $32,725 $27,794

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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: $2,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,838
Model Year201620162009
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4250hp H4158hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/45-17
Total Price$32,120$35,120$30,205
Adjustments for Features-4,275-4,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,845$30,645$30,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,941$32,725$27,794
Adjustments for Features-3,985-4,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,956$28,555$27,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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

Model Year201620162009
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 manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
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 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Intermittent wipers  $0
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 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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 height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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$100
Total Value of Features$9,000$9,200$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$4,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,985-4,1700

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

Model Year20162009
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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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