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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: $24,845

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,871

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $16,880
Base Invoice $18,528 $15,805
Premium Package 2,600  
215/45HR17 300  
Technology Package 2,300  
Rear spoiler 295 325
Cargo mat 95 40
Cargo net 50 40
Floor mats 115  
Grand Touring Package   2,285
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Universal garage door opener   75
Premium Package 2,348  
215/45HR17 269  
Technology Package 2,074  
Rear spoiler 244 260
Cargo mat 78 32
Cargo net 42 32
Floor mats 93  
Grand Touring Package   2,130
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
5-speed shiftable automatic   855
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 5,755 7,405
Options (change) 5,148 6,506
Destination 800 560
Total Price $26,055 $24,845
Total Invoice $24,476 $22,871

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,100
Model Year20142006
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,055$24,845
Adjustments for Features-2,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,175$24,845
Total Invoice$24,476$22,871
Adjustments for Features-2,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,771$22,871

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142006
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,575$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7050

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142006
ModelForteMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,959 lb.2,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft311.4 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?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested225062%
Total Not Requested137538%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested67519%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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