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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: $31,523

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,336

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $31,960 $28,195
Base Invoice $29,566 $26,409
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo net 40 46
All-weather floor mats 78 69
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
Universal garage door opener   82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Satellite radio   453
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo net 32 30
All-weather floor mats 62 39
Navigation system 1,720 1,650
Universal garage door opener   54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 3,213 2,633
Options (change) 2,779 2,232
Destination 750 695
Total Price $35,923 $31,523
Total Invoice $33,095 $29,336

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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: $5,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,220
Model Year20102009
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
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$35,923$31,523
Adjustments for Features0-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,923$29,953
Total Invoice$33,095$29,336
Adjustments for Features0-1,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,095$27,875

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelRX-8Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
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
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,775$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,461

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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 Year20102009
ModelRX-8Forester
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in103.0 in
Length175.6 in179.5 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height52.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,094 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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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