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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: $27,745

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152021
ModelForteCX-5
TrimSXCarbon Edition Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $30,760
Technology Package 1,900  
Premium Package 2,300  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 60
Cargo mat 95 70
Rear bumper protector 75 125
Remote start 495 550
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Cargo cover   250
Technology Package 1,717  
Premium Package 2,079  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 48
Cargo mat 78 56
Rear bumper protector 62 100
Remote start 410 440
6-speed shiftable automatic 940  
Cargo cover   200
Options (change) 6,030 1,055
Options (change) 5,421 844
Destination 825 1,175
Total Price $27,745 $32,990

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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: $5,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,326
Model Year20152021
ModelForteCX-5
TrimSXCarbon Edition Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-19
Total Price$27,745$32,990
Adjustments for Features-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,095$32,990

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20152021
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$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$6,200$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6080

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20152021
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.3,699 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 system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested70021%
Total Not Requested265079%

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