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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: $26,570

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,983

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelCX-5Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,645 $20,390
Base Invoice $28,503 $19,367
Cargo cover 250  
Cargo net 60 50
Rear bumper protector 125 75
Cargo mat 70 95
Remote start 550 495
Premium Tech Package   4,500
Floor mats   115
Cargo cover 200  
Cargo net 48 42
Rear bumper protector 100 62
Cargo mat 56 78
Remote start 440 410
Premium Tech Package   4,081
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 1,055 5,330
Options (change) 844 4,766
Destination 975 850
Total Price $31,675 $26,570
Total Invoice $30,322 $24,983

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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: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $672
Model Year20182016
ModelCX-5Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$31,675$26,570
Adjustments for Features-4,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,800$26,570
Total Invoice$30,322$24,983
Adjustments for Features-4,6670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,655$24,983

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,025$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6670

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested387592%
Total Not Requested3258%

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