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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: $31,083

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $4,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,773

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $3,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelForesterForesterRX-8
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $31,000
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $28,681
Rear spoiler 368    
Cargo net 48 48 40
All-weather floor mats 69 69 78
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Navigation system 1,600 1,600 2,000
Premium Package     900
Temporary spare tire     395
Rear spoiler 276    
Cargo net 31 31 32
All-weather floor mats 39 39 62
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Navigation system 1,335 1,335 1,720
Premium Package     774
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 2,363 1,995 3,413
Options (change) 1,862 1,586 2,908
Destination 725 725 670
Total Price $31,083 $32,715 $35,083
Total Invoice $28,773 $30,395 $32,259

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,319
Model Year201120112009
ModelForesterForesterRX-8
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand 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$31,083$32,715$35,083
Adjustments for Features-3,060-3,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,023$29,480$35,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0
Total Invoice$28,773$30,395$32,259
Adjustments for Features-2,833-3,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,940$27,389$32,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,449$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201120112009
ModelForesterForesterRX-8
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
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
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Total Value of Features$6,510$6,685$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$3,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,833-3,0060

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112009
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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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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