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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: $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 Year200820082012
ModelCX-7CX-7Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,500 $26,300 $19,600
Base Invoice $23,857 $24,603 $18,670
Technology Package 4,005 4,005 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175  
Cargo tray 50 50 75
Cargo net 50 50 40
Satellite radio 430 430  
Fog lights 250    
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Technology Package 3,484 3,484 1,570
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 140  
Cargo tray 40 40 60
Cargo net 40 40 32
Satellite radio 344 344  
Fog lights 200    
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 4,960 4,710 3,665
Options (change) 4,248 4,048 3,187
Destination 650 650 750
Total Price $31,110 $31,660 $24,015
Total Invoice $28,755 $29,301 $22,607

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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: $6,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,764
Model Year200820082012
ModelCX-7CX-7Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine244hp I4244hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,110$31,660$24,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-45
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,110$30,610$23,970
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0
Total Invoice$28,755$29,301$22,607
Adjustments for Features0-972-42
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,755$28,329$22,565
Cost Above Minimum$426$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082012
ModelCX-7CX-7Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
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$2,655$3,705$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$45
Value of Feature Adjustments0-972-42

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082012
ModelCX-7Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in104.3 in
Length184.0 in170.9 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height64.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.2,944 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 Touring

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

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
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%

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