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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: $26,835

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212016
ModelCX-30CX-30CX-30Forte
Trim2.5 S Premium2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium PlusSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,700 $32,450 $34,050 $20,990
Cargo cover 150 150 150  
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 125 125 125 75
Cargo tray 100 100 100 80
Cargo mat 100 100 100 95
Universal garage door opener 375 375    
Metal pedals 250 250 250  
Premium Tech Package       4,200
Remote start       495
Cargo cover 0 0 0  
Cargo net 0 0 0 42
Rear bumper protector 0 0 0 62
Cargo tray 0 0 0 67
Cargo mat 0 0 0 78
Universal garage door opener 0 0    
Metal pedals 0 0 0  
Premium Tech Package       3,863
Remote start       410
Options (change) 1,150 1,150 775 4,995
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,522
Destination 1,175 1,175 1,175 850
Total Price $31,025 $34,775 $36,000 $26,835

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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: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,287
Model Year2021202120212016
ModelCX-30CX-30CX-30Forte
Trim2.5 S Premium2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium PlusSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-18215/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,025$34,775$36,000$26,835
Adjustments for Features-5,600-7,400-8,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,425$27,375$27,450$26,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$2,025$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-30 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2021202120212016
ModelCX-30CX-30CX-30Forte
Trim2.5 S Premium2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium PlusSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start   $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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $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
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Heated mirrors   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Road sign information$75$75$75 
Speed limit warning$0$0$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Heated second row seats   $200
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,550$9,350$10,500$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,600$7,400$8,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-212-250-2790

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-30 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212016
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 SX

Premium Tech 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested422591%
Total Not Requested4009%

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