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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: $20,955

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112019
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,395 $26,500
Premium Package 950  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 75
Premium Package 830  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32 40
Cargo tray 60 60
Options (change) 2,865 125
Options (change) 2,492 100
Destination 695 920
Total Price $20,955 $27,545

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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: $540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,961
Model Year20112019
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
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$20,955$27,545
Adjustments for Features0-6,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,955$21,495

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112019
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
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
Climate Control 
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 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$2,550$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-224

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112019
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 Weight2,769 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested75047%
Total Not Requested85053%

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