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Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,425

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,863

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelCX-5Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,820 $20,390
Base Invoice $27,019 $19,367
Technology Package 1,625  
Remote start 525 495
Rear bumper protector 100 75
Cargo cover 190  
Premium Tech Package   4,500
Floor mats   115
Technology Package 1,446  
Remote start 420 410
Rear bumper protector 80 62
Cargo cover 152  
Premium Tech Package   4,081
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 2,440 5,185
Options (change) 2,098 4,646
Destination 830 850
Total Price $31,090 $26,425
Total Invoice $29,947 $24,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,302
Model Year20142016
ModelCX-5Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$31,090$26,425
Adjustments for Features-1,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,240$26,425
Total Invoice$29,947$24,863
Adjustments for Features-1,7820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,165$24,863

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142016
ModelCX-5Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,775$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7820

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142016
ModelCX-5Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length178.7 in171.3 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height65.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,375 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested120056%
Total Not Requested95044%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested377590%
Total Not Requested42510%

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