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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: $23,740

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $910

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelForteMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $18,380 $21,805 $23,287
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Technology Package 1,800    
Cargo net 40 40 40
Cargo tray 75 60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430  
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Technology Package 1,570    
Cargo net 32 32 32
Cargo tray 60 48 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 3,665 1,055 300
Options (change) 3,187 844 240
Destination 775 795 795
Total Price $23,740 $24,650 $25,445
Total Invoice $22,342 $23,444 $24,322

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,255
Model Year201320132013
ModelForteMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$23,740$24,650$25,445
Adjustments for Features-5500-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$24,650$24,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$22,342$23,444$24,322
Adjustments for Features-5180-1,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,824$23,444$23,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132013
ModelForteMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $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
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,025$1,475$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5180-1,243

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132013
ModelForteMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length178.3 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.2 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
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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