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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: $29,470

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelCX-5Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,645 $23,090
Cargo net 60 50
Rear bumper protector 125 75
Cargo mat 70 95
Remote start 550 495
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Floor mats   125
Universal garage door opener   350
Rear spoiler   295
Cargo net 48 42
Rear bumper protector 100 62
Cargo mat 56 78
Remote start 440 410
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Floor mats   102
Universal garage door opener   291
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 805 5,385
Options (change) 644 4,799
Destination 975 995
Total Price $31,425 $29,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,500
Model Year20182021
ModelCX-5Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine187hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$31,425$29,470
Adjustments for Features-2,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,475$29,470

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182021
ModelCX-5Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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$5,400$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8280

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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 Year20182021
ModelCX-5Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.2 in106.3 in
Length179.1 in182.7 in
Width72.5 in70.9 in
Height65.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,564 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		59.6 ft315.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested412592%
Total Not Requested3508%

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