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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelForteCX-7CX-7
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $25,500 $26,300
Base Invoice $18,670 $23,857 $24,603
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Technology Package 1,800 4,005 4,005
Cargo net 40 40 40
Satellite radio   430 430
Fog lights   250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175 175
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Technology Package 1,570 3,484 3,484
Cargo net 32 32 32
Satellite radio   344 344
Fog lights   200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140 140
Options (change) 3,590 4,900 4,650
Options (change) 3,127 4,200 4,000
Destination 750 595 595
Total Price $23,940 $30,995 $31,545
Total Invoice $22,547 $28,652 $29,198

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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: $6,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,804
Model Year201220072007
ModelForteCX-7CX-7
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4244hp I4244hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$23,940$30,995$31,545
Adjustments for Features0-15-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$30,980$30,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$22,547$28,652$29,198
Adjustments for Features0-14-847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,547$28,638$28,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$287$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year201220072007
ModelForteCX-7CX-7
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Trip computer$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$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,600$2,615$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14-847

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20122007
ModelForteCX-7
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in108.3 in
Length170.9 in184.0 in
Width69.9 in73.7 in
Height57.5 in64.8 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.2 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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested135095%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested205069%
Total Not Requested90031%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested205069%
Total Not Requested90031%

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