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Mazda Mazda5 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda5 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,790

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,546

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelMazda5ForteForte
TrimGrand TouringEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,025 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $22,975 $20,966 $22,422
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295    
Cargo cover 185    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Rear bumper protector 50 75 75
Remote start 400 495 495
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Floor mats   125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236    
Cargo cover 148    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Rear bumper protector 40 62 62
Remote start 320 410 410
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 970 4,695 4,695
Options (change) 776 4,143 4,143
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $25,790 $27,690 $29,390
Total Invoice $24,546 $26,004 $27,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $284
Model Year201220172017
ModelMazda5ForteForte
TrimGrand TouringEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine157hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,790$27,690$29,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,855-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,790$25,835$27,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$24,546$26,004$27,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,742-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,546$24,262$25,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,208

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220172017
ModelMazda5ForteForte
TrimGrand TouringEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,345$5,200$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,855$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,742-1,990

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122017
ModelMazda5Forte
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length180.5 in171.3 in
Width68.9 in70.1 in
Height63.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
44.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested195046%
Total Not Requested230054%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested185045%
Total Not Requested230055%

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