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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: $26,425

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,863

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelForteCX-5
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,390 $27,820
Base Invoice $19,367 $27,019
Premium Tech Package 4,500  
Floor mats 115  
Rear bumper protector 75 100
Remote start 495 525
Technology Package   1,625
Cargo cover   190
Premium Tech Package 4,081  
Floor mats 93  
Rear bumper protector 62 80
Remote start 410 420
Technology Package   1,446
Cargo cover   152
Options (change) 5,185 2,440
Options (change) 4,646 2,098
Destination 850 830
Total Price $26,425 $31,090
Total Invoice $24,863 $29,947

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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: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,302
Model Year20162014
ModelForteCX-5
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-19
Total Price$26,425$31,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,425$29,240
Total Invoice$24,863$29,947
Adjustments for Features0-1,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,863$28,165

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20162014
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
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 
App support$0 
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$1,925$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,782

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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 Year20162014
ModelForteCX-5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in178.7 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,375 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested377590%
Total Not Requested42510%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested120056%
Total Not Requested95044%

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