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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: $25,215

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,202

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $17,535
Base Invoice $18,432 $16,416
Premium Package 2,700  
UVO Package 900  
Technology Package 2,400  
Remote start 495 350
Rear spoiler 295 325
Cargo tray 80 50
Cargo mat 95 40
Cargo net 50 40
Floor mats 115  
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Universal garage door opener   75
Premium Package 2,441  
UVO Package 837  
Technology Package 2,167  
Remote start 410 280
Rear spoiler 244 260
Cargo tray 67 40
Cargo mat 78 32
Cargo net 42 32
Floor mats 93  
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 7,130 7,030
Options (change) 6,379 6,136
Destination 825 650
Total Price $27,345 $25,215
Total Invoice $25,636 $23,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $524
Model Year20152008
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs
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$27,345$25,215
Adjustments for Features-3,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,190$25,215
Total Invoice$25,636$23,202
Adjustments for Features-2,9580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,678$23,202

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152008
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
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 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
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 
USB port$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 
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$4,000$845
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9580

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152008
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 Weight2,960 lb.2,759 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Total Requested225062%
Total Not Requested137538%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
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 lights0No
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
Traction control100Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested257579%
Total Not Requested67521%
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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