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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: $4,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013202120212021
ModelForteMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Technology Package 1,800      
Sunroof 750      
Leather Package 1,000      
Cargo net 40 50 50 50
Cargo tray 75 75 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Technology Package 1,570      
Sunroof 655      
Leather Package 870      
Cargo net 32 40 40 40
Cargo tray 60 60 60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Options (change) 3,665 450 450 450
Options (change) 3,187 360 360 360
Destination 775 995 995 995
Total Price $23,740 $28,445 $31,495 $34,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,244
Model Year2013202120212021
ModelForteMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$23,740$28,445$31,495$34,045
Adjustments for Features0-4,275-5,975-5,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$24,170$25,520$28,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2013202120212021
ModelForteMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,600$6,875$8,575$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,275$5,975$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-204-257-238

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132021
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 Weight2,730 lb.3,101 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested77554%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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