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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: $27,530

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420202020
ModelForteCX-5CX-5
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $35,135 $37,155
Technology Package 1,800    
Premium Package 2,200    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo net 50 60 60
Cargo mat 95 70 70
Rear bumper protector 75 125 125
Remote start 495 550 550
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Cargo cover   250 250
Technology Package 1,624    
Premium Package 1,986    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo net 42 48 48
Cargo mat 78 56 56
Rear bumper protector 62 100 100
Remote start 410 440 440
6-speed shiftable automatic 941    
Cargo cover   200 200
Options (change) 5,830 1,055 1,055
Options (change) 5,236 844 844
Destination 800 1,100 1,100
Total Price $27,530 $37,290 $39,310

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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: $4,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,091
Model Year201420202020
ModelForteCX-5CX-5
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$27,530$37,290$39,310
Adjustments for Features0-5,400-5,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,530$31,890$33,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,020

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201420202020
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  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,925$8,325$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,400$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-267

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20142020
ModelForteCX-5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.2 in
Length171.3 in179.1 in
Width70.1 in72.5 in
Height57.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%

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