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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,742

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,878

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,216

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterCX-7
Trim2.5 XT Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $31,840
Base Invoice $26,409 $30,443
Cargo cover 166  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Cargo net 46 50
Cargo tray 75 70
Universal garage door opener 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
All-weather floor mats 69 80
Class II trailer hitch 468 335
Remote start 432 350
Satellite radio 453  
Navigation system 1,800  
Rear spoiler   400
AWD   1,700
Cargo cover 108  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Cargo net 30 40
Cargo tray 46 56
Universal garage door opener 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
All-weather floor mats 39 64
Class II trailer hitch 351 268
Remote start 324 280
Satellite radio 340  
Navigation system 1,650  
Rear spoiler   320
AWD   1,623
Options (change) 3,852 2,985
Options (change) 3,112 2,651
Destination 695 795
Total Price $32,742 $35,620
Total Invoice $30,216 $33,889

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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: $1,583
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,441
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterCX-7
Trim2.5 XT Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4244hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$32,742$35,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,742$34,325
Total Invoice$30,216$33,889
Adjustments for Features0-1,232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,216$32,657

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterCX-7
Trim2.5 XT Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,920$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,232

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterCX-7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in184.3 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height65.9 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.4 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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