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

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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,218

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,372

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,075

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelForesterForesterRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $24,458 $24,458
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo net 46 46 40 40
All-weather floor mats 55 55 60 60
Cargo organizer 115 115 70 70
Rear spoiler 353 353 360 360
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Grand Touring Package     5,335 4,635
Temporary spare tire     395 395
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo net 30 30 32 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 45 45
Cargo organizer 72 72 56 56
Rear spoiler 230 230 288 288
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Grand Touring Package     4,922 4,277
Temporary spare tire     320 320
Options (change) 698 839 6,260 5,560
Options (change) 449 540 5,663 5,018
Destination 625 625 595 595
Total Price $28,218 $29,359 $33,290 $32,590
Total Invoice $26,075 $27,170 $30,716 $30,071

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,654
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelForesterForesterRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4230hp H4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionA4M5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$28,218$29,359$33,290$32,590
Adjustments for Features-2,145-1,245-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,073$28,114$32,240$32,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$350
Total Invoice$26,075$27,170$30,716$30,071
Adjustments for Features-1,982-1,152-9690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,093$26,018$29,747$30,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$0$324

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2006200620072007
ModelForesterForesterRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,695$4,795$4,600$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,145$1,245$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,982-1,152-9690

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062007
ModelForesterRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in106.4 in
Length176.6 in174.3 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height65.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft37.6 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 seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested325056%
Total Not Requested260044%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

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 seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested295058%
Total Not Requested210042%

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