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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: $32,742

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $888

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,216

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelForesterCX-7CX-7
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $25,500 $26,300
Base Invoice $26,409 $23,857 $24,603
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 175 175
Rear bumper protector 78    
Cargo tray 75 50 50
Cargo net 46 50 50
All-weather floor mats 69 60 60
Universal garage door opener 82 75 75
Cargo cover 166    
Class II trailer hitch 468 335 335
Remote start 432 350 350
Satellite radio 453 430 430
Navigation system 1,800    
Technology Package   4,005 4,005
AWD   1,700 1,700
Fog lights   250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 140 140
Rear bumper protector 51    
Cargo tray 46 40 40
Cargo net 30 40 40
All-weather floor mats 39 48 48
Universal garage door opener 54 60 60
Cargo cover 108    
Class II trailer hitch 351 268 268
Remote start 324 280 280
Satellite radio 340 344 344
Navigation system 1,650    
Technology Package   3,484 3,484
AWD   1,585 1,585
Fog lights   200  
Options (change) 3,852 7,480 7,230
Options (change) 3,112 6,489 6,289
Destination 695 650 650
Total Price $32,742 $33,630 $34,180
Total Invoice $30,216 $30,996 $31,542

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,218
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,123
Model Year200920082008
ModelForesterCX-7CX-7
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4244hp I4244hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$32,742$33,630$34,180
Adjustments for Features-8300-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,912$33,630$33,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$30,216$30,996$31,542
Adjustments for Features-7660-969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,450$30,996$30,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year200920082008
ModelForesterCX-7CX-7
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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 $150
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Total Value of Features$5,720$4,890$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-7660-969

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterCX-7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in184.0 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height65.9 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested175059%
Total Not Requested120041%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested175059%
Total Not Requested120041%

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