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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: $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 Year20122018
ModelCX-7Forte
Trims Grand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,840 $23,800
Base Invoice $30,443 $22,422
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 70 80
Remote start 350 495
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   125
Universal garage door opener   350
Rear spoiler 320  
Cargo net 40 42
Cargo tray 56 67
Remote start 280 410
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   102
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 870 4,775
Options (change) 696 4,210
Destination 795 895
Total Price $33,505 $29,470
Total Invoice $31,934 $27,527

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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: $4,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,837
Model Year20122018
ModelCX-7Forte
Trims Grand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine244hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$33,505$29,470
Adjustments for Features0-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,505$29,010
Total Invoice$31,934$27,527
Adjustments for Features0-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,934$27,097

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelCX-7Forte
Trims Grand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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$2,740$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-430

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelCX-7Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length184.3 in171.3 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height64.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,787 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.6 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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