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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: $27,130

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $210

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,713

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteForteCX-3
TrimEXSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $25,165
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $24,454
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600  
Remote start 495 495 550
Rear bumper protector 75 75 100
Cargo net 50 50 50
Floor mats 125 125  
Universal garage door opener   350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236  
Remote start 410 410 440
Rear bumper protector 62 62 80
Cargo net 42 42 40
Floor mats 102 102  
Universal garage door opener   291  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Options (change) 4,345 4,695 1,025
Options (change) 3,852 4,143 820
Destination 895 895 940
Total Price $27,340 $29,390 $27,130
Total Invoice $25,713 $27,460 $26,214

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $356
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteForteCX-3
TrimEXSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionT6S7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18215/50-18
Total Price$27,340$29,390$27,130
Adjustments for Features0-275-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,340$29,115$26,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$0
Total Invoice$25,713$27,460$26,214
Adjustments for Features0-257-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,713$27,203$26,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year201820182018
ModelForteForteCX-3
TrimEXSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
7-speed automated manual $1200 
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass $0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
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$100
Total Value of Features$3,375$3,650$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-145

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20182018
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 Weight2,929 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 Room53.8 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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested307572%
Total Not Requested117528%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested297572%
Total Not Requested117528%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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