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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: $27,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,858

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelForteForteCX-5
TrimEXSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $28,570
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $27,759
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600  
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 95 95 60
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Rear bumper protector 75 75 100
Remote start 495 495 550
Universal garage door opener   350  
Technology Package     1,155
Cargo cover     200
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236  
Floor mats 102 102  
Cargo net 42 42 40
Cargo mat 78 78 48
Cargo tray 67 67 60
Rear bumper protector 62 62 80
Remote start 410 410 440
Universal garage door opener   291  
Technology Package     1,028
Cargo cover     160
Options (change) 4,520 4,870 2,190
Options (change) 3,997 4,288 1,856
Destination 895 895 900
Total Price $27,515 $29,565 $31,660
Total Invoice $25,858 $27,605 $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: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,934
Model Year201720172016
ModelForteForteCX-5
TrimEXSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6S7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/55-19
Total Price$27,515$29,565$31,660
Adjustments for Features0-275-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,515$29,290$30,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$0
Total Invoice$25,858$27,605$30,515
Adjustments for Features0-257-723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,858$27,348$29,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201720172016
ModelForteForteCX-5
TrimEXSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
7-speed automated manual $1200 
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass $0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,750$3,025$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-723

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20172016
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 Weight2,929 lb.3,213 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 Room53.8 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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested365086%
Total Not Requested60014%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested355086%
Total Not Requested60014%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%

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