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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: $32,035

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $2,407

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,319

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $2,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelForesterRX-8
Trim2.0XT TouringBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $33,095 $26,435
Base Invoice $30,927 $24,458
Cargo net 90 40
All-weather floor mats 72 60
Cargo organizer 60 70
Universal garage door opener 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Grand Touring Package   4,510
Rear spoiler   360
Cargo net 58 32
All-weather floor mats 46 45
Cargo organizer 39 56
Universal garage door opener 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Grand Touring Package   3,880
Rear spoiler   288
Options (change) 497 5,040
Options (change) 321 4,301
Destination 850 560
Total Price $34,442 $32,035
Total Invoice $32,098 $29,319

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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: $3,628
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,845
Model Year20152006
ModelForesterRX-8
Trim2.0XT TouringBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine250hp H4238hp R2
TransmissionCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,442$32,035
Adjustments for Features-6,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,407$32,035
Total Invoice$32,098$29,319
Adjustments for Features-5,6240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,474$29,319

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152006
ModelForesterRX-8
Trim2.0XT TouringBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr 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 
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 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,985$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6240

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152006
ModelForesterRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length180.9 in174.3 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height66.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (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 key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410085%
Total Not Requested75015%

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