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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: $27,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,858

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelCX-5ForteForte
TrimGrand TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,570 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $27,759 $20,966 $22,422
Technology Package 1,155    
Cargo cover 200    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 100 75 75
Cargo tray 75 80 80
Cargo mat 60 95 95
Remote start 550 495 495
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Floor mats   125 125
Universal garage door opener     350
Technology Package 1,028    
Cargo cover 160    
Cargo net 40 42 42
Rear bumper protector 80 62 62
Cargo tray 60 67 67
Cargo mat 48 78 78
Remote start 440 410 410
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Floor mats   102 102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 2,190 4,520 4,870
Options (change) 1,856 3,997 4,288
Destination 900 895 895
Total Price $31,660 $27,515 $29,565
Total Invoice $30,515 $25,858 $27,605

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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: $3,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,886
Model Year201620182018
ModelCX-5ForteForte
TrimGrand TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,660$27,515$29,565
Adjustments for Features-8000-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,860$27,515$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$30,515$25,858$27,605
Adjustments for Features-7710-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,744$25,858$27,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620182018
ModelCX-5ForteForte
TrimGrand TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass  $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,500$2,700$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-7710-257

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelCX-5Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.3 in171.3 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height65.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,213 lb.2,929 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 in53.8 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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested365086%
Total Not Requested60014%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested355086%
Total Not Requested60014%

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