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Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,255

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelForteCX-5CX-5CX-5
TrimEXTouringGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,895 $25,915 $28,895 $29,395
Base Invoice $16,090 $25,181 $28,073 $28,558
Technology Package 1,800      
Sunroof 750      
Cargo net 40 60 60 60
Cargo tray 75 75 75 75
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000      
Preferred Equipment Package   780    
AWD   1,300 1,300 1,300
Cargo cover   250 250 250
Technology Package 1,570      
Sunroof 655      
Cargo net 32 48 48 48
Cargo tray 60 60 60 60
6-speed shiftable automatic 950      
Preferred Equipment Package   694    
AWD   1,262 1,262 1,262
Cargo cover   200 200 200
Options (change) 3,665 2,465 1,685 1,685
Options (change) 3,267 2,264 1,570 1,570
Destination 695 940 940 940
Total Price $21,255 $29,320 $31,520 $32,020
Total Invoice $20,052 $28,385 $30,583 $31,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,405
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelForteCX-5CX-5CX-5
TrimEXTouringGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4187hp I4187hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG23/29 MPG23/29 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/65-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$21,255$29,320$31,520$32,020
Adjustments for Features0-5,750-6,850-8,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,255$23,570$24,670$23,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$1,525$0
Total Invoice$20,052$28,385$30,583$31,068
Adjustments for Features0-5,567-6,646-8,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,052$22,818$23,937$22,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$361$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2011201720172017
ModelForteCX-5CX-5CX-5
TrimEXTouringGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450  
Total Value of Features$2,025$7,775$8,875$10,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,750$6,850$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,567-6,646-8,611

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20112017
ModelForteCX-5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.2 in
Length170.9 in179.1 in
Width69.9 in72.5 in
Height57.5 in65.3 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,655 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
187 hp@6000
185 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested170059%
Total Not Requested120041%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Select

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
187 hp@6000
185 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
187 hp@6000
185 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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