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

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,400

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelCX-5CX-5Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,965 $27,970 $18,100
Base Invoice $24,258 $27,176 $17,240
Moonroof / Bose Package 1,130    
Cargo cover 190 190  
Satellite radio 525    
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Moonroof / Bose Package 1,006    
Cargo cover 152 152  
Satellite radio 420    
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 1,845 190 2,550
Options (change) 1,578 152 2,225
Destination 880 880 750
Total Price $27,690 $29,040 $21,400
Total Invoice $26,716 $28,208 $20,215

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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: $5,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,613
Model Year201520152012
ModelCX-5CX-5Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4184hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG25/32 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9225, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$27,690$29,040$21,400
Adjustments for Features-650-2,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,040$26,590$21,400
Cost Above Minimum$450$0$0
Total Invoice$26,716$28,208$20,215
Adjustments for Features-627-2,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,089$25,828$20,215
Cost Above Minimum$261$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152012
ModelCX-5CX-5Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$2,975$4,775$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$2,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-627-2,3800

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152012
ModelCX-5Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length178.7 in170.9 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height65.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,375 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Touring

Moonroof / Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 225W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested87553%
Total Not Requested77547%

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