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Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $20,955 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $4,240 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,757 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $4,364 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | Mazda3 |
| Trim | EX | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $17,395 | $23,145 |
| Base Invoice | $16,570 | $22,144 |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | |
| Premium Package | 950 | |
| Cargo net | 40 | 50 |
| Cargo tray | 75 | 75 |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,050 | |
| Technology Package | 1,570 | |
| Premium Package | 830 | |
| Cargo net | 32 | 40 |
| Cargo tray | 60 | 60 |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,002 | |
| Options (change) | 2,865 | 1,175 |
| Options (change) | 2,492 | 1,102 |
| Destination | 695 | 875 |
| Total Price | $20,955 | $25,195 |
| Total Invoice | $19,757 | $24,121 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,899 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | Mazda3 |
| Trim | EX | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 156hp I4 | 184hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 25/34 MPG | 27/36 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 215/45-18 |
| Total Price | $20,955 | $25,195 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,575 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,955 | $22,620 |
| Total Invoice | $19,757 | $24,121 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,465 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $19,757 | $21,656 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | Mazda3 |
| Trim | EX | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| G-vectoring control | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,275 | $4,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,465 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | Mazda3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 180.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,769 lb. | 3,100 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 45% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| 205/55HR16 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 24% |
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