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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220192019
ModelForteCX-5CX-5
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $34,870 $36,890
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Technology Package 1,800    
Cargo net 40 60 60
Cargo cover   250 250
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Technology Package 1,570    
Cargo net 32 48 48
Cargo cover   200 200
Options (change) 3,590 310 310
Options (change) 3,127 248 248
Destination 750 1,045 1,045
Total Price $23,940 $36,225 $38,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,527
Model Year201220192019
ModelForteCX-5CX-5
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$23,940$36,225$38,245
Adjustments for Features0-7,650-7,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$28,575$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,020

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201220192019
ModelForteCX-5CX-5
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Rollover sensor $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,700$9,350$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,650$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-273-259

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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 Year20122019
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 Weight2,944 lb.3,825 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5 specs.

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 information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%

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