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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: $26,570

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,983

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelForteCX-5
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,390 $29,645
Base Invoice $19,367 $28,503
Premium Tech Package 4,500  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 60
Cargo mat 95 70
Rear bumper protector 75 125
Remote start 495 550
Cargo cover   250
Premium Tech Package 4,081  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 48
Cargo mat 78 56
Rear bumper protector 62 100
Remote start 410 440
Cargo cover   200
Options (change) 5,330 1,055
Options (change) 4,766 844
Destination 850 975
Total Price $26,570 $31,675
Total Invoice $24,983 $30,322

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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: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $672
Model Year20162018
ModelForteCX-5
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-19
Total Price$26,570$31,675
Adjustments for Features0-4,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,570$26,800
Total Invoice$24,983$30,322
Adjustments for Features0-4,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,983$25,655

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20162018
ModelForteCX-5
TrimEXGrand Touring
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 
Power liftgate $350
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
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$2,150$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,667

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,045 lb.3,563 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 EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested387592%
Total Not Requested3258%

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