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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: $31,155

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,760

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelCX-7CX-7Forester
Trims Tourings Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,455 $31,840 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,300 $30,443 $26,116
Technology Package 2,185    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200   183
Rear spoiler 400 400 353
Cargo net 50 50 46
All-weather floor mats 80 80 55
Cargo tray 70 70 75
Universal garage door opener 75   87
Class II trailer hitch 335 335 299
Door sill trim plates 145 145  
Fog lights 400    
AWD 1,700 1,700  
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear bumper protector     72
Satellite radio     445
Technology Package 1,901    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160   119
Rear spoiler 320 320 230
Cargo net 40 40 30
All-weather floor mats 64 64 33
Cargo tray 56 56 46
Universal garage door opener 60   56
Class II trailer hitch 268 268 195
Door sill trim plates 116 116  
Fog lights 320    
AWD 1,623 1,623  
4-speed automatic     909
Rear bumper protector     47
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 5,640 2,780 2,615
Options (change) 4,928 2,487 1,999
Destination 795 795 645
Total Price $32,890 $35,415 $31,155
Total Invoice $31,023 $33,725 $28,760

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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: $1,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,773
Model Year201220122008
ModelCX-7CX-7Forester
Trims Tourings Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp I4244hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9240, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$32,890$35,415$31,155
Adjustments for Features-520-2,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,370$32,645$31,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$31,023$33,725$28,760
Adjustments for Features-490-2,6380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,533$31,087$28,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$554$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122008
ModelCX-7CX-7Forester
Trims Tourings Grand 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 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Total Value of Features$5,615$7,865$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$520$2,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-490-2,6380

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelCX-7Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in99.4 in
Length184.3 in176.6 in
Width73.7 in68.3 in
Height64.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 s Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%

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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