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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: $19,080

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $125

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,826

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,395 $13,710
Base Invoice $16,570 $12,848
Premium Package 950  
Cargo net 40 40
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.   890
Touring Package   2,280
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.   395
Satellite radio   430
4-speed shiftable automatic   900
Premium Package 830  
Cargo net 32 32
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.   765
Touring Package   2,127
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.   340
Satellite radio   344
4-speed shiftable automatic   810
Options (change) 990 4,935
Options (change) 862 4,418
Destination 695 560
Total Price $19,080 $19,205
Total Invoice $18,127 $17,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $654
Model Year20112006
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4150hp I4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,080$19,205
Adjustments for Features-1,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,075$19,205
Total Invoice$18,127$17,826
Adjustments for Features-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,172$17,826

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112006
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Total Value of Features$2,575$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9550

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112006
ModelForteMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length178.3 in178.3 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,769 lb.2,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft311.4 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 i

Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested100029%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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