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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: $34,052 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| Difference: $273 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,433 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| Difference: $953 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | MX-5 Miata |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | RF Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $29,395 | $33,090 | $36,090 | $32,620 |
| Base Invoice | $27,505 | $30,887 | $33,675 | $30,839 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | 245 | |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 2,945 | |||
| Cargo net | 68 | 68 | 68 | 50 |
| All-weather floor mats | 81 | 81 | 81 | 90 |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | 53 | 150 |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | 120 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | 230 | |
| Rear spoiler | 350 | |||
| Cargo tray | 60 | |||
| Proximity key | 130 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | 158 | |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 2,498 | |||
| Cargo net | 44 | 44 | 44 | 40 |
| All-weather floor mats | 52 | 52 | 52 | 72 |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | 34 | 120 |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | 78 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | 149 | |
| Rear spoiler | 280 | |||
| Cargo tray | 48 | |||
| Proximity key | 112 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,742 | 797 | 797 | 830 |
| Options (change) | 3,013 | 515 | 515 | 672 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 915 | 875 |
| Total Price | $34,052 | $34,802 | $37,802 | $34,325 |
| Total Invoice | $31,433 | $32,317 | $35,105 | $32,386 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,813 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,904 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | MX-5 Miata |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | RF Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 155hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 205/45-17 |
| Total Price | $34,052 | $34,802 | $37,802 | $34,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,530 | -8,290 | -8,590 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,522 | $26,512 | $29,212 | $34,325 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $10 | $0 | $2,700 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $31,433 | $32,317 | $35,105 | $32,386 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,951 | -7,698 | -7,977 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,482 | $24,619 | $27,128 | $32,386 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $137 | $2,646 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | MX-5 Miata |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | RF Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| 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 | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power retractable rear window | $350 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $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 | |
| 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 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Power retractable roof section | $2000 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| CD player, remote | $100 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| 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 recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $11,725 | $12,485 | $12,785 | $4,195 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,530 | $8,290 | $8,590 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,951 | -7,698 | -7,977 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | MX-5 Miata |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| 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 | 49.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 2,446 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 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 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane sway warning | 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 | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 3125 | 71% |
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