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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: $29,753

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $4,372

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,694

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $3,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $24,458 $24,458
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 2,000 2,000
Cargo net 48 48 48 40 40
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 60 60
Rear spoiler 368 368   360 360
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185    
Grand Touring Package       5,335 4,635
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 1,721 1,721
Cargo net 31 31 31 32 32
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 45 45
Rear spoiler 276 276   288 288
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120    
Grand Touring Package       4,922 4,277
Options (change) 1,963 1,763 1,395 7,795 7,095
Options (change) 1,593 1,415 1,139 7,008 6,363
Destination 795 795 795 595 595
Total Price $29,753 $30,953 $32,185 $34,825 $34,125
Total Invoice $27,694 $28,796 $30,018 $32,061 $31,416

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,832
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,946
Model Year20132013201320072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT4T4T4T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$29,753$30,953$32,185$34,825$34,125
Adjustments for Features-3,810-4,510-4,610-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,943$26,443$27,575$33,775$34,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,632$0$350
Total Invoice$27,694$28,796$30,018$32,061$31,416
Adjustments for Features-3,546-4,196-4,300-9670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,148$24,600$25,718$31,094$31,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$452$1,570$0$322

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132013201320072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row high console   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,835$7,535$7,635$4,075$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,810$4,510$4,610$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,546-4,196-4,300-9670

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132007
ModelForesterRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in106.4 in
Length169.5 in174.3 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height65.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,046 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested385066%
Total Not Requested200034%

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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested385076%
Total Not Requested120024%

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