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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: $30,802

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $423

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,530

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelCX-7CX-7Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,800 $26,700 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,137 $24,976 $26,116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175 183
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 2,060 2,060  
Cargo net 50 50 46
All-weather floor mats 60 60 55
Cargo tray 50 50 75
Universal garage door opener 75 75 87
Class II trailer hitch 335 335 299
Fog lights 250    
AWD 1,700 1,700  
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear bumper protector     72
Satellite radio     445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 140 119
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,792 1,792  
Cargo net 40 40 30
All-weather floor mats 48 48 33
Cargo tray 40 40 46
Universal garage door opener 60 60 56
Class II trailer hitch 268 268 195
Fog lights 200    
AWD 1,585 1,585  
4-speed automatic     909
Rear bumper protector     47
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 4,755 4,505 2,262
Options (change) 4,173 3,973 1,769
Destination 670 670 645
Total Price $31,225 $31,875 $30,802
Total Invoice $28,980 $29,619 $28,530

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $328
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $396
Model Year200920092008
ModelCX-7CX-7Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp I4244hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9240, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,225$31,875$30,802
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,225$30,825$30,497
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$28,980$29,619$28,530
Adjustments for Features0-976-283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,980$28,643$28,247
Cost Above Minimum$337$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092008
ModelCX-7CX-7Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$6,215$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-976-283

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelCX-7Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in99.4 in
Length184.0 in176.6 in
Width73.7 in68.3 in
Height64.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,929 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.6 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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