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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: $8,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelForteCX-5
TrimSXCarbon Edition Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $30,760
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo net 40 60
Cargo cover   250
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo net 32 48
Cargo cover   200
Options (change) 3,590 310
Options (change) 3,127 248
Destination 750 1,175
Total Price $23,940 $32,245

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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 Carbon Edition Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,195
Model Year20122021
ModelForteCX-5
TrimSXCarbon Edition Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-19
Total Price$23,940$32,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$30,645

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122021
ModelForteCX-5
TrimSXCarbon Edition Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,550$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71

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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 Year20122021
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.3,699 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested77554%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested92573%

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