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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: $21,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,002

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelForteMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $23,845 $25,045
Base Invoice $16,760 $22,814 $23,961
Technology Package 1,800    
Premium Package 950    
Cargo net 40 60 60
Cargo tray 75 75 75
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Technology Package 1,570    
Premium Package 830    
Cargo net 32 48 48
Cargo tray 60 60 60
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002 1,002
Options (change) 2,865 1,185 1,185
Options (change) 2,492 1,110 1,110
Destination 750 820 820
Total Price $21,215 $25,850 $27,050
Total Invoice $20,002 $24,744 $25,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,060
Model Year201220152015
ModelForteMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG28/39 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$21,215$25,850$27,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,215$23,875$23,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$0
Total Invoice$20,002$24,744$25,891
Adjustments for Features0-1,890-3,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,002$22,854$22,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$792$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220152015
ModelForteMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,400$3,375$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,890-3,829

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122015
ModelForteMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in180.3 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,769 lb.3,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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