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

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,347

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,506

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,001

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $31,000 $32,995
Base Invoice $28,681 $30,836
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Premium Package 900  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo organizer 70 60
All-weather floor mats 78 72
Cargo net 40 87
Navigation system 2,000  
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Premium Package 774  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo organizer 56 39
All-weather floor mats 62 46
Cargo net 32 56
Navigation system 1,720  
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Options (change) 4,183 527
Options (change) 3,609 340
Destination 670 825
Total Price $35,853 $34,347
Total Invoice $32,960 $32,001

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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: $4,991
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,206
Model Year20092014
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,853$34,347
Adjustments for Features0-3,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,853$30,862
Total Invoice$32,960$32,001
Adjustments for Features0-3,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,960$28,754

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,600$8,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,247

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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 Year20092014
ModelRX-8Forester
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in103.9 in
Length175.6 in180.9 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height52.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,094 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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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 radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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