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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: $31,480

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,673

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,339

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelForesterForesterRX-8
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $31,000
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $28,681
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Cargo net 90 90 40
Cargo organizer 60 60 70
All-weather floor mats 72 72 78
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Premium Package     900
Temporary spare tire     395
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Cargo net 58 58 32
Cargo organizer 39 39 56
All-weather floor mats 46 46 62
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Premium Package     774
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 535 535 1,483
Options (change) 345 345 1,244
Destination 850 850 670
Total Price $31,480 $34,480 $33,153
Total Invoice $29,339 $32,122 $30,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,133
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,413
Model Year201520152009
ModelForesterForesterRX-8
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4232hp R2
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,480$34,480$33,153
Adjustments for Features-4,460-4,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,020$29,820$33,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,339$32,122$30,595
Adjustments for Features-4,157-4,3410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,182$27,781$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201520152009
ModelForesterForesterRX-8
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
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 
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,635$7,835$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,460$4,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,157-4,3410

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152009
ModelForesterRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length180.9 in175.6 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height66.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,065 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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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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