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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: $33,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,441

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,740

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelForesterCX-7
Trim2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $26,700
Base Invoice $27,992 $24,976
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 175
Navigation system 1,000  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Cargo net 48 50
All-weather floor mats 69 60
Universal garage door opener 93 75
Cargo cover 166  
Class II trailer hitch 468 335
Remote start 432 350
Technology Package   4,485
AWD   1,700
Cargo tray   50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 140
Navigation system 888  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Cargo net 31 40
All-weather floor mats 39 48
Universal garage door opener 61 60
Cargo cover 108  
Class II trailer hitch 351 268
Remote start 324 280
Technology Package   3,902
AWD   1,585
Cargo tray   40
Options (change) 2,539 7,280
Options (change) 1,973 6,363
Destination 775 670
Total Price $33,209 $34,650
Total Invoice $30,740 $32,009

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,146
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,922
Model Year20122009
ModelForesterCX-7
Trim2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4244hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$33,209$34,650
Adjustments for Features-7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,504$34,650
Total Invoice$30,740$32,009
Adjustments for Features-6530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,087$32,009

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20122009
ModelForesterCX-7
Trim2.5 XT TouringGrand 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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$5,670$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6530

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20122009
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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 camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested210065%
Total Not Requested115035%

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