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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: $33,363

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $2,342

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,788

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $2,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimAutomatic2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $34,295
Base Invoice $24,458 $32,028
Grand Touring Package 5,335  
Rear spoiler 360  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo organizer 70 60
All-weather floor mats 78 72
Cargo net 40 90
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Grand Touring Package 4,922  
Rear spoiler 288  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo organizer 56 39
All-weather floor mats 62 46
Cargo net 32 58
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Options (change) 6,278 535
Options (change) 5,680 345
Destination 650 875
Total Price $33,363 $35,705
Total Invoice $30,788 $33,248

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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: $4,583
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,988
Model Year20082017
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimAutomatic2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,363$35,705
Adjustments for Features0-6,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,363$28,780
Total Invoice$30,788$33,248
Adjustments for Features0-6,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,788$26,800

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082017
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimAutomatic2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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
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
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$3,625$10,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,448

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,075 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 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 key250Yes
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)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested435074%
Total Not Requested150026%

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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