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Kia Forte vs. Suzuki XL7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Suzuki XL7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,265

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $528

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,356

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelForteXL7
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $28,030
Base Invoice $22,422 $26,909
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125 199
Remote start 495  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   115
Rearview camera   699
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102 191
Remote start 410  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   111
Rearview camera   671
Options (change) 4,570 1,013
Options (change) 4,039 973
Destination 895 750
Total Price $29,265 $29,793
Total Invoice $27,356 $28,632

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Suzuki XL7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,211
Model Year20182009
ModelForteXL7
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-17
Total Price$29,265$29,793
Adjustments for Features-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,265$29,793
Total Invoice$27,356$28,632
Adjustments for Features-9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,421$28,632

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Suzuki XL7

Model Year20182009
ModelForteXL7
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,275$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9350

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Suzuki XL7

Model Year20182009
ModelForteXL7
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.4 in
Length171.3 in197.2 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,886 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.238.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft354.3 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 vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested220053%
Total Not Requested195047%

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