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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: $19,855

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102019
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $26,500
Premium Package 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 325
Universal garage door opener 70  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Premium Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Cargo net 32 40
Cargo tray 60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 260
Universal garage door opener 55  
4-speed automatic 960  
Options (change) 3,165 450
Options (change) 2,822 360
Destination 695 920
Total Price $19,855 $27,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,788
Model Year20102019
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-18
Total Price$19,855$27,870
Adjustments for Features0-6,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,855$20,890

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102019
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,445$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-321

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102019
ModelForteMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.3 in
Length178.3 in183.5 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.3,071 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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