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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,690

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $1,452

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,743

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $1,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimBase (manual)2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $33,795
Base Invoice $24,458 $31,569
Shinka Package 6,165  
Rear spoiler 360  
Cargo organizer 70 60
All-weather floor mats 60 72
Cargo net 40 90
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Shinka Package 5,304  
Rear spoiler 288  
Cargo organizer 56 39
All-weather floor mats 45 46
Cargo net 32 58
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Options (change) 6,695 497
Options (change) 5,725 321
Destination 560 850
Total Price $33,690 $35,142
Total Invoice $30,743 $32,740

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,603
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,644
Model Year20062016
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimBase (manual)2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine238hp R2250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,690$35,142
Adjustments for Features0-6,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,690$29,087
Total Invoice$30,743$32,740
Adjustments for Features0-5,641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,743$27,099

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimBase (manual)2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,640$8,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,641

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelRX-8Forester
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in103.9 in
Length174.3 in180.9 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height52.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.674.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested430082%
Total Not Requested96518%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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