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Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820212021
ModelForteCX-30CX-30
TrimSX2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $32,450 $34,050
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 95 100 100
Cargo tray 80 100 100
Rear bumper protector 75 125 125
Universal garage door opener 350 375  
Remote start 495    
Cargo cover   150 150
Metal pedals   250 250
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Cargo net 42 0 0
Cargo mat 78 0 0
Cargo tray 67 0 0
Rear bumper protector 62 0 0
Universal garage door opener 291 0  
Remote start 410    
Cargo cover   0 0
Metal pedals   0 0
Options (change) 4,745 1,150 775
Options (change) 4,186 0 0
Destination 895 1,175 1,175
Total Price $29,440 $34,775 $36,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-30

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,545
Model Year201820212021
ModelForteCX-30CX-30
TrimSX2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$29,440$34,775$36,000
Adjustments for Features0-5,500-6,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,440$29,275$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$75

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-30

Model Year201820212021
ModelForteCX-30CX-30
TrimSX2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Aux input$50  
HD radio$50  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Road sign information $75$75
Speed limit warning $0$0
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,100$8,600$9,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,500$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-217

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-30

Model Year20182021
ModelForteCX-30
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in104.5 in
Length171.3 in173.0 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in61.7 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,505 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft345.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested380092%
Total Not Requested3508%

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