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

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

Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,690

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $5,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,529

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $4,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelForesterForesterRX-8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $31,960
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $29,566
Rear spoiler 367    
Cargo net 46 46 40
All-weather floor mats 69 69 78
Satellite radio 453 453  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
Temporary spare tire     395
Rear spoiler 275    
Cargo net 30 30 32
All-weather floor mats 39 39 62
Satellite radio 340 340  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,720
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 3,000 2,633 2,513
Options (change) 2,504 2,232 2,134
Destination 695 695 750
Total Price $29,690 $31,523 $35,223
Total Invoice $27,529 $29,336 $32,450

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,643
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,877
Model Year200920092010
ModelForesterForesterRX-8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4232hp R2
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,690$31,523$35,223
Adjustments for Features-2,110-2,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,580$29,178$35,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$27,529$29,336$32,450
Adjustments for Features-1,956-2,1820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,573$27,154$32,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,581$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200920092010
ModelForesterForesterRX-8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
Total Value of Features$5,910$6,145$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$2,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,956-2,1820

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092010
ModelForesterRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in106.4 in
Length179.5 in175.6 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height65.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft37.6 ft3

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