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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.

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,806

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,047

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,668

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $31,000 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,681 $26,005
Premium Package 900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo net 40 46
All-weather floor mats 78 55
Cargo organizer 70 115
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   800
Premium Package 774  
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo net 32 30
All-weather floor mats 62 33
Cargo organizer 56 72
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 2,183 1,286
Options (change) 1,889 1,038
Destination 670 625
Total Price $33,853 $29,806
Total Invoice $31,240 $27,668

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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: $3,767
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,314
Model Year20092006
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$33,853$29,806
Adjustments for Features-2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,573$29,806
Total Invoice$31,240$27,668
Adjustments for Features-2580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,982$27,668

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,600$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2580

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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 Year20092006
ModelRX-8Forester
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in99.4 in
Length175.6 in176.6 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height52.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,094 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 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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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