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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: $685

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelForteMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $17,535
Base Invoice $18,380 $16,416
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40 40
Cargo tray 75 50
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Satellite radio   430
Navigation system   1,750
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32 32
Cargo tray 60 40
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Satellite radio   344
Navigation system   1,505
Options (change) 3,665 6,240
Options (change) 3,187 5,504
Destination 775 650
Total Price $23,740 $24,425
Total Invoice $22,342 $22,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,480
Model Year20132008
ModelForteMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$23,740$24,425
Adjustments for Features-1,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,410$24,425
Total Invoice$22,342$22,570
Adjustments for Features-1,2520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,090$22,570

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132008
ModelForteMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,475$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2520

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132008
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 Weight2,730 lb.2,759 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 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
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%

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