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Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester 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.
Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,634 Subaru Forester Limited | ||||
| Difference: $1,986 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Model | RX-8 | RX-8 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | Base (automatic) | Base (manual) | Limited | Touring |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $26,435 | $26,435 | $30,795 | $34,295 |
| Shinka Package | 6,885 | 6,165 | ||
| Cargo net | 40 | 40 | 68 | 68 |
| All-weather floor mats | 60 | 60 | 81 | 81 |
| Rear spoiler | 360 | 360 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | ||
| Shinka Package | 5,923 | 5,304 | ||
| Cargo net | 32 | 32 | 44 | 44 |
| All-weather floor mats | 45 | 45 | 52 | 52 |
| Rear spoiler | 288 | 288 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,721 | 1,721 | 1,156 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,345 | 8,625 | 1,864 | 514 |
| Options (change) | 8,009 | 7,390 | 1,488 | 332 |
| Destination | 560 | 560 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $36,340 | $35,620 | $33,634 | $35,784 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,141 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,118 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Model | RX-8 | RX-8 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | Base (automatic) | Base (manual) | Limited | Touring |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 212hp R2 | 238hp R2 | 182hp H4 | 182hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | CVT-7 | CVT-7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 9 | 300, 9 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $36,340 | $35,620 | $33,634 | $35,784 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,050 | 0 | -5,575 | -9,635 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,290 | $35,620 | $28,059 | $26,149 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $330 | $1,910 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Model | RX-8 | RX-8 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | Base (automatic) | Base (manual) | Limited | Touring |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Second-row high console | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,490 | $3,440 | $9,015 | $13,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,050 | $0 | $5,575 | $9,635 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -954 | 0 | -408 | -352 |
Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2006 | 2019 |
| Model | RX-8 | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 105.1 in |
| Length | 174.3 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 67.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,046 lb. | 3,450 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 58.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.7 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.8 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 48.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.2 in | 39.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 76.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
| Shinka Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Paint, special | 0 | No |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | 15 | No |
| Comfort suspension (upgrade) | 0 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| 225/45ZR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 4300 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 1765 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
| Shinka Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Paint, special | 0 | No |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | 15 | No |
| Comfort suspension (upgrade) | 0 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| 225/45ZR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 4300 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 965 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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