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Mazda CX-7 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-7 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,180

Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,783

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,542

Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelCX-7Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,300 $34,295
Base Invoice $24,603 $32,028
Technology Package 4,005  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 199
Satellite radio 430  
All-weather floor mats 60 72
Cargo tray 50  
Universal garage door opener 75 76
Cargo net 50 90
Remote start 350 445
Class II trailer hitch 335 634
AWD 1,700  
Rear bumper protector   95
Cargo cover   182
Technology Package 3,484  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 129
Satellite radio 344  
All-weather floor mats 48 46
Cargo tray 40  
Universal garage door opener 60 49
Cargo net 40 58
Remote start 280 333
Class II trailer hitch 268 475
AWD 1,585  
Rear bumper protector   61
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 7,230 1,793
Options (change) 6,289 1,269
Destination 650 875
Total Price $34,180 $36,963
Total Invoice $31,542 $34,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $537
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $439
Model Year20082017
ModelCX-7Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,180$36,963
Adjustments for Features0-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,180$33,643
Total Invoice$31,542$34,172
Adjustments for Features0-3,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,542$31,103

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082017
ModelCX-7Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear spoiler $200
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
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,690$9,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,069

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082017
ModelCX-7Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.9 in
Length184.0 in180.9 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height64.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,929 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.6 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested135046%
Total Not Requested160054%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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