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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: $25,895

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120142014
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 $19,700 $20,900
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      
Metal pedals 250 250 250    
Technology Package       2,000 1,800
Premium Package       2,600 2,200
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      
Metal pedals 0 0 0    
Technology Package       1,800 1,624
Premium Package       2,348 1,986
Remote start       410 410
Options (change) 1,150 1,150 775 5,395 4,795
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,807 4,269
Destination 1,175 1,175 1,175 800 800
Total Price $31,025 $34,775 $36,000 $25,895 $26,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,631
Model Year20212021202120142014
ModelCX-30CX-30CX-30ForteForte
Trim2.5 S Premium2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium PlusEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
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)215/55-18215/55-18215/55-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$31,025$34,775$36,000$25,895$26,495
Adjustments for Features-5,100-6,900-8,050-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,925$27,875$27,950$25,020$26,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$2,025$0$1,475

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-30 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212021202120142014
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 
6-speed manual    $150
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$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  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
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  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
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  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Road sign information$75$75$75  
Speed limit warning$0$0$0  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150$150
Heated second row seats   $200$200
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  
Total Value of Features$7,625$9,425$10,575$3,400$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,100$6,900$8,050$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-193-233-263-8230

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-30 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212014
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.3,046 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 in53.0 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested325090%
Total Not Requested37510%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested300090%
Total Not Requested35010%

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