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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: $26,825

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,220

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelForteCX-5
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,690 $28,570
Base Invoice $18,751 $27,759
UVO 600  
Premium Package 2,700  
Technology Package 2,100 1,155
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 95 60
Cargo tray 80 75
Rear bumper protector 75 100
Remote start 495 550
Cargo cover   200
UVO 558  
Premium Package 2,441  
Technology Package 1,893 1,028
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 40
Cargo mat 78 48
Cargo tray 67 60
Rear bumper protector 62 80
Remote start 410 440
Cargo cover   160
Options (change) 6,310 2,190
Options (change) 5,644 1,856
Destination 825 900
Total Price $26,825 $31,660
Total Invoice $25,220 $30,515

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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: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,283
Model Year20152016
ModelForteCX-5
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-19
Total Price$26,825$31,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,825$30,610
Total Invoice$25,220$30,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,220$29,503

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20152016
ModelForteCX-5
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,725$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,012

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20152016
ModelForteCX-5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in179.3 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.5 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 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft364.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested275100%
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 seat200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested295081%
Total Not Requested67519%
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 vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%

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