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Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,440

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,247

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelForteCX-3
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,100 $25,165
Base Invoice $17,240 $24,454
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40 50
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32 40
Options (change) 2,590 50
Options (change) 2,257 40
Destination 750 940
Total Price $21,440 $26,155
Total Invoice $20,247 $25,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,540
Model Year20122018
ModelForteCX-3
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG29/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/50-18
Total Price$21,440$26,155
Adjustments for Features0-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,440$22,405
Total Invoice$20,247$25,434
Adjustments for Features0-3,647
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,247$21,787

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20122018
ModelForteCX-3
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rollover sensor $50
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,275$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,647

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20122018
ModelForteCX-3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in
Length170.9 in168.3 in
Width69.9 in69.6 in
Height57.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

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