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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: $27,435

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,791

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCX-5ForteForte
TrimGrand TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,645 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $28,503 $20,966 $22,422
Cargo cover 250    
Cargo net 60 50 50
Rear bumper protector 125 75 75
Cargo mat 70 95 95
Remote start 550 495 495
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Floor mats   125 125
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo cover 200    
Cargo net 48 42 42
Rear bumper protector 100 62 62
Cargo mat 56 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) 1,055 4,440 4,790
Options (change) 844 3,930 4,221
Destination 975 895 895
Total Price $31,675 $27,435 $29,485
Total Invoice $30,322 $25,791 $27,538

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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: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,252
Model Year201820182018
ModelCX-5ForteForte
TrimGrand TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,675$27,435$29,485
Adjustments for Features-3,4250-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,250$27,435$29,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$30,322$25,791$27,538
Adjustments for Features-3,2790-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,043$25,791$27,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
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
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
G-vectoring control$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
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
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
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 recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
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$5,975$2,550$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2790-257

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelCX-5Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.2 in106.3 in
Length179.1 in171.3 in
Width72.5 in70.1 in
Height65.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,564 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.6 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested395093%
Total Not Requested3007%

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 vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested385093%
Total Not Requested3007%

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