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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: $31,210

Mazda CX-7 Touring   
Difference: $70

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020
ModelCX-7CX-7Forester
TrimTouringGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,500 $26,300 $27,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175 245
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,585 1,585  
Cargo net 50 50 68
Cargo tray 50 50 80
All-weather floor mats 60 60 81
Universal garage door opener 75 75 120
Fog lights 250   382
Remote start 350 350 455
Class II trailer hitch 335 335 619
Satellite radio 430 430  
AWD 1,700 1,700  
All Weather Package     500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     55
Rear bumper protector     98
Cargo cover     172
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 140 158
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,379 1,379  
Cargo net 40 40 44
Cargo tray 40 40 52
All-weather floor mats 48 48 52
Universal garage door opener 60 60 78
Fog lights 200   286
Remote start 280 280 341
Class II trailer hitch 268 268 464
Satellite radio 344 344  
AWD 1,585 1,585  
All Weather Package     417
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     35
Rear bumper protector     63
Cargo cover     111
Options (change) 5,060 4,810 2,875
Options (change) 4,384 4,184 2,101
Destination 650 650 1,010
Total Price $31,210 $31,760 $31,280

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,448
Model Year200820082020
ModelCX-7CX-7Forester
TrimTouringGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp I4244hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/60-17
Total Price$31,210$31,760$31,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,210$30,710$30,320
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082020
ModelCX-7CX-7Forester
TrimTouringGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$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$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$5,540$6,590$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-973-95

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082020
ModelCX-7Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in105.1 in
Length184.0 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height64.8 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,929 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.6 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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