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Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelForteMazda5
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Base Price $18,395 $22,675
Base Invoice $17,520 $21,229
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo net 40 40
Cargo cover   150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275
Satellite radio   430
Navigation system   2,000
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo net 32 32
Cargo cover   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   220
Satellite radio   344
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 3,590 2,895
Options (change) 3,127 2,436
Destination 695 670
Total Price $22,680 $26,240
Total Invoice $21,342 $24,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,537
Model Year20112009
ModelForteMazda5
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Engine173hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$22,680$26,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,680$24,670
Total Invoice$21,342$24,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,342$22,879

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20112009
ModelForteMazda5
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,225$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,456

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20112009
ModelForteMazda5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.3 in
Length170.9 in181.5 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height57.5 in64.2 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.444.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested80058%
Total Not Requested57542%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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