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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: $25,835

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $725

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,314

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelForteForteMazda5
TrimEXSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Base Price $19,700 $20,900 $24,770
Base Invoice $18,759 $19,717 $23,698
Premium Package 2,600 2,200  
Technology Package 2,000 1,800  
Remote start 495 495 400
Rear bumper protector 75 75 50
Cargo net 50 50 40
Floor mats 115 115  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     295
Cargo cover     185
Premium Package 2,348 1,986  
Technology Package 1,800 1,624  
Remote start 410 410 320
Rear bumper protector 62 62 40
Cargo net 42 42 32
Floor mats 93 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     236
Cargo cover     148
Options (change) 5,335 4,735 970
Options (change) 4,755 4,217 776
Destination 800 800 820
Total Price $25,835 $26,435 $26,560
Total Invoice $24,314 $24,734 $25,294

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,161
Model Year201420142015
ModelForteForteMazda5
TrimEXSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Engine173hp I4201hp I4157hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$25,835$26,435$26,560
Adjustments for Features-1,255-3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,580$26,055$26,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0
Total Invoice$24,314$24,734$25,294
Adjustments for Features-1,181-3560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,133$24,378$25,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year201420142015
ModelForteForteMazda5
TrimEXSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,800$3,925$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,181-3560

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20142015
ModelForteMazda5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length171.3 in180.5 in
Width70.1 in68.9 in
Height57.1 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.244.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested225062%
Total Not Requested137538%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested225067%
Total Not Requested110033%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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