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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: $28,396 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||
| Difference: $5,242 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,302 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||
| Difference: $4,841 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 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 | $26,695 | $27,895 | $32,260 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $29,878 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | |
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 40 |
| Cargo organizer | 115 | 115 | 70 |
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 78 |
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 395 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | |
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | 32 |
| Cargo organizer | 72 | 72 | 56 |
| All-weather floor mats | 33 | 33 | 62 |
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,056 | 1,284 | 583 |
| Options (change) | 727 | 874 | 470 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 795 |
| Total Price | $28,396 | $29,824 | $33,638 |
| Total Invoice | $26,302 | $27,635 | $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: $6,227 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,753 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 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 | 224hp H4 | 232hp R2 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | 300, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $28,396 | $29,824 | $33,638 |
| Adjustments for Features | -985 | -345 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,411 | $29,479 | $33,638 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,068 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $26,302 | $27,635 | $31,143 |
| Adjustments for Features | -912 | -320 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,390 | $27,315 | $31,143 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,925 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 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 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,635 | $4,995 | $4,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $985 | $345 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -912 | -320 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8
| Model Year | 2008 | 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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