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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: $21,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,307

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelForteCX-5CX-5
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,100 $25,215 $28,570
Base Invoice $17,240 $24,500 $27,759
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Cargo tray 75 75 75
Moonroof / Bose Package   1,130  
Cargo cover   200 200
Satellite radio   525  
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Cargo net 32 40 40
Cargo tray 60 60 60
Moonroof / Bose Package   1,006  
Cargo cover   160 160
Satellite radio   420  
Options (change) 2,665 1,980 325
Options (change) 2,317 1,686 260
Destination 750 900 900
Total Price $21,515 $28,095 $29,795
Total Invoice $20,307 $27,086 $28,919

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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: $4,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,140
Model Year201220162016
ModelForteCX-5CX-5
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6225, 9225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/65-17225/55-19
Total Price$21,515$28,095$29,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,515$26,395$26,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$20,307$27,086$28,919
Adjustments for Features0-1,639-3,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,307$25,447$25,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$269

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201220162016
ModelForteCX-5CX-5
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rollover sensor $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Heated mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$1,600$3,300$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,639-3,203

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122016
ModelForteCX-5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length170.9 in179.3 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height57.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.5 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 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft364.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Touring

Moonroof / Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 225W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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