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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: $33,969

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020072007
ModelForesterForesterRX-8RX-8
TrimLimitedTouringAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $26,435 $26,435
Navigation system 1,350   2,000 2,000
Cargo net 68 68 40 40
All-weather floor mats 81 81 60 60
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Grand Touring Package     5,335 4,635
Rear spoiler     360 360
Navigation system 1,156   1,721 1,721
Cargo net 44 44 32 32
All-weather floor mats 52 52 45 45
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Grand Touring Package     4,922 4,277
Rear spoiler     288 288
Options (change) 1,864 514 7,795 7,095
Options (change) 1,488 332 7,008 6,363
Destination 1,010 1,010 595 595
Total Price $33,969 $36,119 $34,825 $34,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,506
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,118
Model Year2020202020072007
ModelForesterForesterRX-8RX-8
TrimLimitedTouringAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine182hp H4182hp H4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,969$36,119$34,825$34,125
Adjustments for Features-5,790-9,850-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,179$26,269$33,775$34,125
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$350

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2020202020072007
ModelForesterForesterRX-8RX-8
TrimLimitedTouringAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,865$12,925$4,125$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,790$9,850$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-426-366-9670

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20202007
ModelForesterRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in106.4 in
Length182.1 in174.3 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height67.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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 key250Yes
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 Requested410070%
Total Not Requested175030%

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 key250Yes
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 Requested410081%
Total Not Requested95019%

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