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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: $30,802

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $58

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,530

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $81

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterCX-7CX-7
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $25,500 $26,300
Base Invoice $26,116 $23,857 $24,603
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 175 175
Rear bumper protector 72    
Cargo tray 75 50 50
Cargo net 46 50 50
All-weather floor mats 55 60 60
Universal garage door opener 87 75 75
Class II trailer hitch 299 335 335
Satellite radio 445 430 430
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,585 1,585
Fog lights   250  
AWD   1,700 1,700
4-speed automatic 909    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 140 140
Rear bumper protector 47    
Cargo tray 46 40 40
Cargo net 30 40 40
All-weather floor mats 33 48 48
Universal garage door opener 56 60 60
Class II trailer hitch 195 268 268
Satellite radio 334 344 344
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,379 1,379
Fog lights   200  
AWD   1,585 1,585
Options (change) 2,262 4,710 4,460
Options (change) 1,769 4,104 3,904
Destination 645 650 650
Total Price $30,802 $30,860 $31,410
Total Invoice $28,530 $28,611 $29,157

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27
Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterCX-7CX-7
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4244hp I4244hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$30,802$30,860$31,410
Adjustments for Features-4050-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,397$30,860$30,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$28,530$28,611$29,157
Adjustments for Features-3750-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,155$28,611$28,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$429$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterCX-7CX-7
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
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  
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$5,470$5,065$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3750-975

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,350 lb.3,929 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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