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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: $25,840

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142019
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $26,500
Technology Package 2,300  
215/45HR17 300  
Premium Package 2,600  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 95 75
Cargo tray 80 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Technology Package 2,074  
215/45HR17 269  
Premium Package 2,348  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 40
Cargo mat 78 60
Cargo tray 67 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Options (change) 5,540 525
Options (change) 4,971 420
Destination 800 920
Total Price $25,840 $27,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,081
Model Year20142019
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$25,840$27,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$25,395

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142019
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,725$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-122

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142019
ModelForteMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.3 in
Length179.5 in183.5 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,071 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.2 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?
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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