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Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelForteMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $19,545
Base Invoice $16,660 $18,303
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 200
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700  
Cargo net 40 40
Cargo tray 75 60
Universal garage door opener 70 75
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Satellite radio   430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 160
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610  
Cargo net 32 32
Cargo tray 60 48
Universal garage door opener 55 60
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,065 4,015
Options (change) 1,772 3,637
Destination 695 795
Total Price $20,255 $24,355
Total Invoice $19,127 $22,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,296
Model Year20102011
ModelForteMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$20,255$24,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,255$22,950
Total Invoice$19,127$22,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,127$21,423

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102011
ModelForteMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$770$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,312

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102011
ModelForteMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length178.3 in180.7 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200054%
Total Not Requested167546%

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