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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: $4,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelForteMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $16,660 $21,805 $23,287
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 200 200
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 700    
Cargo net 40 40 40
Cargo tray 75 60 60
Universal garage door opener 70 75 75
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 160 160
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Sunroof 610    
Cargo net 32 32 32
Cargo tray 60 48 48
Universal garage door opener 55 60 60
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 2,065 1,130 375
Options (change) 1,772 904 300
Destination 695 795 795
Total Price $20,255 $24,725 $25,520
Total Invoice $19,127 $23,504 $24,382

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,121
Model Year201020132013
ModelForteMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,255$24,725$25,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,980-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,255$22,745$22,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$19,127$23,504$24,382
Adjustments for Features0-1,882-3,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,127$21,622$21,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$374$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020132013
ModelForteMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$445$2,425$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,882-3,134

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102013
ModelForteMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length178.3 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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