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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: $29,470

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,527

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelForteCX-7
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $31,840
Base Invoice $22,422 $30,443
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 70
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 495 350
Rear spoiler   400
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 40
Cargo tray 67 56
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 410 280
Rear spoiler   320
Options (change) 4,775 870
Options (change) 4,210 696
Destination 895 795
Total Price $29,470 $33,505
Total Invoice $27,527 $31,934

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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: $4,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,837
Model Year20182012
ModelForteCX-7
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4244hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-19
Total Price$29,470$33,505
Adjustments for Features-4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,010$33,505
Total Invoice$27,527$31,934
Adjustments for Features-4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,097$31,934

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20182012
ModelForteCX-7
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,200$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4300

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20182012
ModelForteCX-7
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length171.3 in184.3 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,787 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft358.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested320077%
Total Not Requested95023%

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