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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: $7,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,607

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
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 tray 75 50 50
Cargo net 40 50 50
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 tray 60 40 40
Cargo net 32 40 40
Satellite radio   344 344
Fog lights   200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140 140
Options (change) 3,665 4,960 4,710
Options (change) 3,187 4,248 4,048
Destination 750 650 650
Total Price $24,015 $31,110 $31,660
Total Invoice $22,607 $28,755 $29,301

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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: $6,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,764
Model Year201220082008
ModelForteCX-7CX-7
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4244hp I4244hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$24,015$31,110$31,660
Adjustments for Features-450-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,970$31,110$30,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$22,607$28,755$29,301
Adjustments for Features-420-972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,565$28,755$28,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$426$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year201220082008
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 bumper protector $40$40
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  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
Metal pedals$75  
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$2,700$2,655$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$45$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-420-972

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20122008
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
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%

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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