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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: $21,765

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,547

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelCX-5CX-5Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,215 $29,645 $18,300
Base Invoice $25,472 $28,503 $17,430
Preferred Equipment Package 1,200    
Cargo cover 250 250  
Cargo net 60 60 40
Technology Package     1,900
Sunroof     750
Preferred Equipment Package 1,068    
Cargo cover 200 200  
Cargo net 48 48 32
Technology Package     1,655
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 1,510 310 2,690
Options (change) 1,316 248 2,342
Destination 975 975 775
Total Price $28,700 $30,930 $21,765
Total Invoice $27,763 $29,726 $20,547

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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: $1,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,726
Model Year201820182013
ModelCX-5CX-5Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4187hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/31 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$28,700$30,930$21,765
Adjustments for Features-5,675-7,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,025$23,705$21,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$27,763$29,726$20,547
Adjustments for Features-5,490-6,9440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,273$22,782$20,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$509$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182013
ModelCX-5CX-5Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
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$850 
Cruise control  $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$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
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
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Total Value of Features$7,650$9,200$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,675$7,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,490-6,9440

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,563 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
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested160063%
Total Not Requested95037%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

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

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