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Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,015

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,607

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelForteCX-7
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $31,840
Base Invoice $18,670 $30,443
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 70
Rear spoiler   400
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32 40
Cargo tray 60 56
Rear spoiler   320
Options (change) 3,665 520
Options (change) 3,187 416
Destination 750 795
Total Price $24,015 $33,155
Total Invoice $22,607 $31,654

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,966
Model Year20122012
ModelForteCX-7
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4244hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-19
Total Price$24,015$33,155
Adjustments for Features0-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,015$30,975
Total Invoice$22,607$31,654
Adjustments for Features0-2,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,607$29,573

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20122012
ModelForteCX-7
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,850$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,081

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20122012
ModelForteCX-7
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in108.3 in
Length170.9 in184.3 in
Width69.9 in73.7 in
Height57.5 in64.8 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,787 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft358.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested135095%
Total Not Requested755%

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