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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: $23,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,882

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelForteMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $19,545
Base Invoice $18,000 $18,303
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40 40
Cargo tray 75 60
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32 32
Cargo tray 60 48
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 3,665 5,345
Options (change) 3,187 4,811
Destination 695 795
Total Price $23,255 $25,685
Total Invoice $21,882 $23,909

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,375
Model Year20112011
ModelForteMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
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$23,255$25,685
Adjustments for Features0-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,255$24,985
Total Invoice$21,882$23,909
Adjustments for Features0-652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,882$23,257

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112011
ModelForteMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,950$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-652

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112011
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested105076%
Total Not Requested32524%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 Requested220060%
Total Not Requested147540%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested117558%
Total Not Requested85042%

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