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

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Mazda CX-7 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,077

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelCX-7CX-7Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,500 $26,300 $17,495
Base Invoice $23,857 $24,603 $16,660
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,585 1,585  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175 180
Fog lights 250    
Satellite radio 430 430  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Universal garage door opener 75 75 70
Cargo tray 50 50 75
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Sunroof     700
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,379 1,379  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 140 145
Fog lights 200    
Satellite radio 344 344  
Cargo net 40 40 32
Universal garage door opener 60 60 55
Cargo tray 40 40 60
Leather seating surfaces     870
Sunroof     610
5-speed shiftable automatic     950
Options (change) 2,615 2,365 3,065
Options (change) 2,203 2,003 2,722
Destination 650 650 695
Total Price $28,765 $29,315 $21,255
Total Invoice $26,710 $27,256 $20,077

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,473
Model Year200820082010
ModelCX-7CX-7Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine244hp I4244hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,765$29,315$21,255
Adjustments for Features-785-1,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,980$27,480$21,255
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0
Total Invoice$26,710$27,256$20,077
Adjustments for Features-729-1,7060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,981$25,550$20,077
Cost Above Minimum$431$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082010
ModelCX-7CX-7Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
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 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
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 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Outside temperature display $50 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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$3,005$4,055$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$1,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-729-1,7060

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
ModelCX-7Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in104.3 in
Length184.0 in178.3 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height64.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.2,868 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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