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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: $34,311 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $1,379 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,978 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $486 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | RX-8 |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | Base (manual) |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $32,995 | $26,435 |
| Base Invoice | $30,836 | $24,458 |
| Cargo net | 87 | 40 |
| All-weather floor mats | 72 | 60 |
| Cargo organizer | 60 | 70 |
| Universal garage door opener | 74 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 198 | |
| Shinka Package | 6,165 | |
| Navigation system | 2,000 | |
| Rear spoiler | 360 | |
| Cargo net | 56 | 32 |
| All-weather floor mats | 46 | 45 |
| Cargo organizer | 39 | 56 |
| Universal garage door opener | 48 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 128 | |
| Shinka Package | 5,304 | |
| Navigation system | 1,721 | |
| Rear spoiler | 288 | |
| Options (change) | 491 | 8,695 |
| Options (change) | 317 | 7,446 |
| Destination | 825 | 560 |
| Total Price | $34,311 | $35,690 |
| Total Invoice | $31,978 | $32,464 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,599 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,351 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | RX-8 |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | Base (manual) |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 238hp R2 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/28 MPG | 18/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 300, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $34,311 | $35,690 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,220 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,091 | $35,690 |
| Total Invoice | $31,978 | $32,464 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,865 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,113 | $32,464 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | RX-8 |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | Base (manual) |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Second-row high console | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,610 | $3,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,220 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,865 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | RX-8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.4 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 174.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 52.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,624 lb. | 3,045 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 32.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
| Shinka Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Paint, special | 0 | No |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | 15 | No |
| Comfort suspension (upgrade) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| 225/45ZR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 3550 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 1715 | 33% |
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