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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: $30,685

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $192

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,786

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $15

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelForesterForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $27,350
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $25,854
Cargo net 68 68 68 50
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 50
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53  
Premium Package       1,390
Suspension Package       650
Rear spoiler       400
Cargo net 44 44 44 40
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 40
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34  
Premium Package       1,194
Suspension Package       558
Rear spoiler       320
Options (change) 567 567 567 2,540
Options (change) 366 366 366 2,152
Destination 915 915 915 795
Total Price $30,877 $34,572 $37,572 $30,685
Total Invoice $28,786 $32,168 $34,956 $28,801

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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: $5,418
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,291
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelForesterForesterForesterMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4167hp 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)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/45-17
Total Price$30,877$34,572$37,572$30,685
Adjustments for Features-4,520-9,305-9,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,357$25,267$27,967$30,685
Cost Above Minimum$1,090$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$28,786$32,168$34,956$28,801
Adjustments for Features-4,214-8,658-8,9360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,572$23,510$26,020$28,801
Cost Above Minimum$1,062$0$2,510$0

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

Model Year2018201820182013
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
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$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Navigation system $600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,415$14,200$14,500$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,520$9,305$9,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,214-8,658-8,9360

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

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,323 lb.2,448 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 Room53.9 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 Hip Room53.0 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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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