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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: $22,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,977

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMazda5Forte
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,470 $19,600
Base Invoice $23,401 $18,670
Cargo cover 185  
Cargo net 40 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Cargo cover 148  
Cargo net 32 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 520 1,790
Options (change) 416 1,557
Destination 795 750
Total Price $25,785 $22,140
Total Invoice $24,612 $20,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,492
Model Year20132012
ModelMazda5Forte
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Engine157hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,785$22,140
Adjustments for Features-2,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,540$22,140
Total Invoice$24,612$20,977
Adjustments for Features-2,1430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,469$20,977

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelMazda5Forte
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,195$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1430

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelMazda5Forte
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in104.3 in
Length180.5 in170.9 in
Width68.9 in69.9 in
Height63.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.0 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
44.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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