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Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,159

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,771

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,898

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimBase (manual)2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,458 $26,005
Grand Touring Package 4,510  
Temporary spare tire 395  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Cargo net 40 46
All-weather floor mats 60 55
Cargo organizer 70 115
Rear spoiler 360 353
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   800
Grand Touring Package 3,880  
Temporary spare tire 320  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Cargo net 32 30
All-weather floor mats 45 33
Cargo organizer 56 72
Rear spoiler 288 230
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 5,935 1,639
Options (change) 5,021 1,268
Destination 560 625
Total Price $32,930 $30,159
Total Invoice $30,039 $27,898

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,816
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,033
Model Year20062006
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimBase (manual)2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine238hp R2230hp H4
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$32,930$30,159
Adjustments for Features0-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,930$28,114
Total Invoice$30,039$27,898
Adjustments for Features0-1,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,039$26,006

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimBase (manual)2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,400$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,892

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelRX-8Forester
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in99.4 in
Length174.3 in176.6 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height52.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		7.657.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested275057%
Total Not Requested210043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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