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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: $19,730

Kia Forte FE   
Difference: $5,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152021
ModelCX-5CX-5CX-5Forte
TrimSport TouringGrand TouringFE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,545 $24,965 $27,970 $17,890
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295 295 295  
Satellite radio 525 525    
Bluetooth Audio Package 400      
Rear bumper protector 100 100 100 75
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,400      
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       125
Rear spoiler       295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236 236 236  
Satellite radio 420 420    
Bluetooth Audio Package 356      
Rear bumper protector 80 80 80 62
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,358      
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       102
Rear spoiler       244
Options (change) 2,720 920 395 845
Options (change) 2,450 736 316 699
Destination 880 880 880 995
Total Price $25,145 $26,765 $29,245 $19,730

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte FE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,149
Model Year2015201520152021
ModelCX-5CX-5CX-5Forte
TrimSport TouringGrand TouringFE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6225, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/55-19195/65-15
Total Price$25,145$26,765$29,245$19,730
Adjustments for Features-2,150-3,780-6,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,995$22,985$22,515$19,730
Cost Above Minimum$480$470$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2015201520152021
ModelCX-5CX-5CX-5Forte
TrimSport TouringGrand TouringFE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275 
Sunroof  $900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 $25
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$2,545$4,175$7,125$395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$3,780$6,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,075-3,654-6,5290

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152021
ModelCX-5Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length178.7 in182.7 in
Width72.4 in70.9 in
Height65.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,375 lb.2,707 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Sport

Bluetooth Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte FE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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