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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: $29,485

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820192019
ModelForteCX-5CX-5
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $34,870 $36,890
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50 60 60
Cargo mat 95 70 70
Rear bumper protector 75 125 125
Remote start 495 550 550
Cargo cover   250 250
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo net 42 48 48
Cargo mat 78 56 56
Rear bumper protector 62 100 100
Remote start 410 440 440
Cargo cover   200 200
Options (change) 4,790 1,055 1,055
Options (change) 4,221 844 844
Destination 895 1,045 1,045
Total Price $29,485 $36,970 $38,990

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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 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,907
Model Year201820192019
ModelForteCX-5CX-5
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$29,485$36,970$38,990
Adjustments for Features0-5,050-5,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,485$31,920$33,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,020

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201820192019
ModelForteCX-5CX-5
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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$2,825$7,875$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,050$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-258-245

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20182019
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 Weight3,031 lb.3,825 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 Room53.8 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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested385093%
Total Not Requested3007%

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