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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: $21,840

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,607

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172013
ModelCX-5CX-5CX-5Forte
TrimTouringGrand SelectGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,915 $28,895 $29,395 $18,300
Base Invoice $25,181 $28,073 $28,558 $17,430
Preferred Equipment Package 780      
Cargo cover 250 250 250  
Cargo net 60 60 60 40
Cargo tray 75 75 75 75
Technology Package       1,900
Sunroof       750
Preferred Equipment Package 694      
Cargo cover 200 200 200  
Cargo net 48 48 48 32
Cargo tray 60 60 60 60
Technology Package       1,655
Sunroof       655
Options (change) 1,165 385 385 2,765
Options (change) 1,002 308 308 2,402
Destination 940 940 940 775
Total Price $28,020 $30,220 $30,720 $21,840
Total Invoice $27,123 $29,321 $29,806 $20,607

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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: $1,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,432
Model Year2017201720172013
ModelCX-5CX-5CX-5Forte
TrimTouringGrand SelectGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4187hp I4187hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-19225/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$28,020$30,220$30,720$21,840
Adjustments for Features-3,850-4,950-6,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,170$25,270$23,745$21,840
Cost Above Minimum$425$1,525$0$0
Total Invoice$27,123$29,321$29,806$20,607
Adjustments for Features-3,727-4,803-6,7670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,396$24,518$23,039$20,607
Cost Above Minimum$357$1,479$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2017201720172013
ModelCX-5CX-5CX-5Forte
TrimTouringGrand SelectGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
G-vectoring control$100$100$100 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Lane keeping assist  $400 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
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$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Total Value of Features$5,825$6,925$8,950$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$4,950$6,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,727-4,803-6,7670

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172013
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 Weight3,527 lb.2,843 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
Mazda CX-5 Touring

Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested170059%
Total Not Requested120041%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

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