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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,218 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||
| Difference: $5,420 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,075 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||
| Difference: $5,068 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | RX-8 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $26,895 | $27,895 | $32,260 |
| Base Invoice | $25,001 | $26,005 | $29,878 |
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 40 |
| Cargo organizer | 115 | 115 | 70 |
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 78 |
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 395 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | 32 |
| Cargo organizer | 72 | 72 | 56 |
| All-weather floor mats | 33 | 33 | 62 |
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 698 | 839 | 583 |
| Options (change) | 449 | 540 | 470 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 795 |
| Total Price | $28,218 | $29,359 | $33,638 |
| Total Invoice | $26,075 | $27,170 | $31,143 |
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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: $6,290 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,872 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | RX-8 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 | 232hp R2 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | ?, 7 | 300, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $28,218 | $29,359 | $33,638 |
| Adjustments for Features | -900 | 0 | -30 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,318 | $29,359 | $33,608 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,041 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $26,075 | $27,170 | $31,143 |
| Adjustments for Features | -832 | 0 | -28 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,243 | $27,170 | $31,115 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,927 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | RX-8 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |
| Second-row high console | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $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 | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,570 | $4,670 | $4,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $900 | $0 | $30 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -832 | 0 | -28 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | RX-8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 106.4 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 175.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,065 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 42.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 48.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 32.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
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