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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: $25,810

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,009

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $19,545
Base Invoice $18,432 $18,303
Premium Package 2,700  
UVO Package 900  
Technology Package 2,400  
Rear spoiler 295  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 95 50
Cargo tray 80 60
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Premium Package 2,441  
UVO Package 837  
Technology Package 2,167  
Rear spoiler 244  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo mat 78 40
Cargo tray 67 48
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 6,635 5,470
Options (change) 5,969 4,911
Destination 825 795
Total Price $26,850 $25,810
Total Invoice $25,226 $24,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $122
Model Year20152011
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,850$25,810
Adjustments for Features-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,425$25,810
Total Invoice$25,226$24,009
Adjustments for Features-1,3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,887$24,009

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152011
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,775$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3390

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152011
ModelForteMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in180.7 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft311.8 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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested305084%
Total Not Requested57516%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested254%
Total Not Requested65096%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested142584%
Total Not Requested27516%

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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287578%
Total Not Requested80022%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

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