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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: $24,015

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,607

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelCX-5CX-5Forte
TrimGrand SelectGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,895 $29,395 $19,600
Base Invoice $28,073 $28,558 $18,670
Cargo cover 250 250  
Cargo net 60 60 40
Cargo tray 75 75 75
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo cover 200 200  
Cargo net 48 48 32
Cargo tray 60 60 60
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 385 385 3,665
Options (change) 308 308 3,187
Destination 940 940 750
Total Price $30,220 $30,720 $24,015
Total Invoice $29,321 $29,806 $22,607

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,863
Model Year201720172012
ModelCX-5CX-5Forte
TrimGrand SelectGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4187hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$30,220$30,720$24,015
Adjustments for Features-3,475-5,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,745$25,220$24,015
Cost Above Minimum$1,525$0$0
Total Invoice$29,321$29,806$22,607
Adjustments for Features-3,372-5,3360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,949$24,470$22,607
Cost Above Minimum$1,479$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172012
ModelCX-5CX-5Forte
TrimGrand SelectGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,175$7,200$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$5,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,372-5,3360

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172012
ModelCX-5Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.2 in104.3 in
Length179.1 in170.9 in
Width72.5 in69.9 in
Height65.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.9 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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