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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: $30,149

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,971

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,751

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $26,710
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $24,714
All-weather floor mats 72 72 45
Cargo net 90 90 49
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Premium Package     1,650
Suspension Package     500
Rear spoiler     400
All-weather floor mats 46 46 36
Cargo net 58 58 39
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Premium Package     1,417
Suspension Package     430
Rear spoiler     320
Options (change) 475 475 2,644
Options (change) 306 306 2,242
Destination 850 850 795
Total Price $32,120 $35,120 $30,149
Total Invoice $29,941 $32,725 $27,751

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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: $3,054
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,494
Model Year201620162011
ModelForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4250hp H4167hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6
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$30,149
Adjustments for Features-5,025-5,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,095$29,895$30,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,941$32,725$27,751
Adjustments for Features-4,684-4,8690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,257$27,856$27,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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

Model Year201620162011
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 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,000$9,200$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,025$5,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,684-4,8690

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

Model Year20162011
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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