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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: $25,930

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,392

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelCX-5Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,645 $19,700
Base Invoice $28,503 $18,759
Cargo cover 250  
Cargo net 60 50
Rear bumper protector 125 75
Cargo mat 70 95
Remote start 550 495
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,600
Floor mats   115
Cargo cover 200  
Cargo net 48 42
Rear bumper protector 100 62
Cargo mat 56 78
Remote start 440 410
Technology Package   1,800
Premium Package   2,348
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 1,055 5,430
Options (change) 844 4,833
Destination 975 800
Total Price $31,675 $25,930
Total Invoice $30,322 $24,392

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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: $2,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,412
Model Year20182014
ModelCX-5Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$31,675$25,930
Adjustments for Features-3,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,000$25,930
Total Invoice$30,322$24,392
Adjustments for Features-3,5180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,804$24,392

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182014
ModelCX-5Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Total Value of Features$6,425$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5180

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,563 lb.3,045 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 in53.0 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%

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