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

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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,045

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $570

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,965

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelForesterForesterCX-7CX-7
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $25,500 $26,300
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $23,857 $24,603
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo net 46 46 40 40
All-weather floor mats 55 55 60 60
Universal garage door opener 87 87 75 75
Class II trailer hitch 295 295 335 335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 175 175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,585 1,585
Fog lights     250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo net 30 30 32 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 48 48
Universal garage door opener 56 56 60 60
Class II trailer hitch 192 192 268 268
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 140 140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,379 1,379
Fog lights     200  
Options (change) 525 666 2,520 2,270
Options (change) 339 430 2,127 1,927
Destination 625 625 595 595
Total Price $28,045 $29,186 $28,615 $29,165
Total Invoice $25,965 $27,060 $26,579 $27,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,578
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelForesterForesterCX-7CX-7
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4244hp I4244hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$28,045$29,186$28,615$29,165
Adjustments for Features-1,355-4550-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$28,731$28,615$28,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$350$0
Total Invoice$25,965$27,060$26,579$27,125
Adjustments for Features-1,255-4220-837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,710$26,638$26,579$26,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,928$291$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year2006200620072007
ModelForesterForesterCX-7CX-7
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Total Value of Features$5,295$4,395$3,940$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$455$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,255-4220-837

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20062007
ModelForesterCX-7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in108.3 in
Length176.6 in184.0 in
Width68.3 in73.7 in
Height65.0 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft358.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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