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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: $27,290

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,671

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelForteCX-5
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $27,345
Base Invoice $20,966 $26,557
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Floor mats 125  
Rear bumper protector 75 100
Remote start 495 525
Technology Package   1,325
Cargo cover   190
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Floor mats 102  
Rear bumper protector 62 80
Remote start 410 420
Technology Package   1,179
Cargo cover   152
Options (change) 4,295 2,140
Options (change) 3,810 1,831
Destination 895 795
Total Price $27,290 $30,280
Total Invoice $25,671 $29,183

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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: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,367
Model Year20182013
ModelForteCX-5
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-19
Total Price$27,290$30,280
Adjustments for Features0-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,290$30,130
Total Invoice$25,671$29,183
Adjustments for Features0-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,671$29,038

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20182013
ModelForteCX-5
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,350$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-145

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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 Year20182013
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 Weight2,928 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 Room53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5 specs.

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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 Requested355084%
Total Not Requested70016%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested187595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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