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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: $26,650

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $240

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,935

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelForteForteCX-3
TrimEXSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,690 $20,890 $24,990
Base Invoice $18,751 $19,707 $24,283
Technology Package 2,100 1,900  
Premium Package 2,700 2,300  
UVO 600    
Remote start 495 495 550
Rear bumper protector 75 75 100
Cargo net 50 50 50
Floor mats 115 115  
Universal garage door opener     125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Technology Package 1,893 1,717  
Premium Package 2,441 2,079  
UVO 558    
Remote start 410 410 440
Rear bumper protector 62 62 80
Cargo net 42 42 40
Floor mats 93 93  
Universal garage door opener     100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Options (change) 6,135 4,935 1,000
Options (change) 5,499 4,403 800
Destination 825 825 900
Total Price $26,650 $26,650 $26,890
Total Invoice $25,075 $24,935 $25,983

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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: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $982
Model Year201520152016
ModelForteForteCX-3
TrimEXSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4201hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18215/50-18
Total Price$26,650$26,650$26,890
Adjustments for Features-8750-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,775$26,650$26,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$0
Total Invoice$25,075$24,935$25,983
Adjustments for Features-8230-749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,252$24,935$25,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$683$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year201520152016
ModelForteForteCX-3
TrimEXSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
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$3,450$2,575$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-8230-749

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20152016
ModelForteCX-3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length171.3 in168.3 in
Width70.1 in69.6 in
Height57.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250069%
Total Not Requested112531%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested225067%
Total Not Requested110033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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