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Mazda CX-30 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-30 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,390

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120182018
ModelCX-30CX-30CX-30ForteForte
Trim2.5 S Premium2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium PlusEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,700 $32,450 $34,050 $22,100 $23,800
Cargo cover 150 150 150    
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 125 125 125 75 75
Cargo tray 100 100 100 80 80
Cargo mat 100 100 100 95 95
Universal garage door opener 375 375     350
Metal pedals 250 250 250    
Premium Tech Package       3,600 3,600
Remote start       495 495
Cargo cover 0 0 0    
Cargo net 0 0 0 42 42
Rear bumper protector 0 0 0 62 62
Cargo tray 0 0 0 67 67
Cargo mat 0 0 0 78 78
Universal garage door opener 0 0     291
Metal pedals 0 0 0    
Premium Tech Package       3,236 3,236
Remote start       410 410
Options (change) 1,150 1,150 775 4,395 4,745
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,895 4,186
Destination 1,175 1,175 1,175 895 895
Total Price $31,025 $34,775 $36,000 $27,390 $29,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-30 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,807
Model Year20212021202120182018
ModelCX-30CX-30CX-30ForteForte
Trim2.5 S Premium2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium PlusEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-18215/55-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,025$34,775$36,000$27,390$29,440
Adjustments for Features-3,975-5,775-6,9250-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,050$29,000$29,075$27,390$29,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$2,025$0$1,775

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-30 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212021202120182018
ModelCX-30CX-30CX-30ForteForte
Trim2.5 S Premium2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium PlusEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Cruise control   $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Backup collision intervention  $150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
G-vectoring control$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Aux input   $50$50
HD radio   $50$50
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Compass    $0
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Road sign information$75$75$75  
Speed limit warning$0$0$0  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,975$8,775$9,925$3,000$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,975$5,775$6,925$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-151-195-2260-257

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-30 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212018
ModelCX-30Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.5 in106.3 in
Length173.0 in171.3 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height61.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,235 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
45.2 ft356.4 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 vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested390092%
Total Not Requested3508%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested380092%
Total Not Requested3508%

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