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Mazda MPV vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MPV vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,640

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,677

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMPVMPVForte
TrimLXESEX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,950 $28,515 $18,100
Base Invoice $21,247 $26,377 $17,240
Side Airbags and Traction Control Pkg. 400    
LX Plus Package 1,505    
Rear spoiler 190 190  
Satellite radio 430 430  
Cargo net 40 40 40
Sunroof 900 900 750
Dual power sliding doors 800    
Side Airbags and Traction Control Pkg. 344    
LX Plus Package 1,294    
Rear spoiler 163 163  
Satellite radio 344 344  
Cargo net 34 34 32
Sunroof 774 774 655
Dual power sliding doors 688    
Options (change) 4,265 1,560 790
Options (change) 3,641 1,315 687
Destination 560 560 750
Total Price $27,775 $30,635 $19,640
Total Invoice $25,448 $28,252 $18,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,681
Model Year200620062012
ModelMPVMPVForte
TrimLXESEX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6180, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$27,775$30,635$19,640
Adjustments for Features-1,190-2,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,585$27,895$19,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,310$0
Total Invoice$25,448$28,252$18,677
Adjustments for Features-1,090-2,5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,358$25,725$18,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,367$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062012
ModelMPVMPVForte
TrimLXESEX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Total Value of Features$4,265$5,815$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$2,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,090-2,5270

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelMPVForte
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in104.3 in
Length189.5 in170.9 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height69.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,754 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
53.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
127.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MPV LX

Side Airbags and Traction Control Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
LX Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested757%
Total Not Requested106593%

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