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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: $32,715

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,578

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,395

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimAutomatic2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $29,995
Base Invoice $24,458 $28,084
Grand Touring Package 5,335  
Navigation system 2,000 1,600
All-weather floor mats 78 69
Cargo net 40 48
Temporary spare tire 395  
Rear spoiler 360  
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Grand Touring Package 4,922  
Navigation system 1,721 1,335
All-weather floor mats 62 39
Cargo net 32 31
Temporary spare tire 320  
Rear spoiler 288  
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Options (change) 8,208 1,995
Options (change) 7,345 1,586
Destination 650 725
Total Price $35,293 $32,715
Total Invoice $32,453 $30,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,113
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,342
Model Year20082011
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimAutomatic2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,293$32,715
Adjustments for Features0-3,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,293$29,180
Total Invoice$32,453$30,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,453$27,111

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimAutomatic2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
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
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,675$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,284

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
ModelRX-8Forester
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in103.0 in
Length174.3 in179.5 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height52.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.668.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested385066%
Total Not Requested200034%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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