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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: $17,700

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $6,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,227

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $6,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelForteMazda3
TrimLXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,890 $22,900
Base Invoice $15,587 $21,901
Universal garage door opener 350 75
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 95 50
Cargo tray 80 60
Rear spoiler 295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Satellite radio   430
Universal garage door opener 291 60
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo mat 78 40
Cargo tray 67 48
Rear spoiler 244  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 985 855
Options (change) 815 684
Destination 825 795
Total Price $17,700 $24,550
Total Invoice $17,227 $23,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,029
Model Year20152012
ModelForteMazda3
TrimLXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$17,700$24,550
Adjustments for Features0-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,700$19,170
Total Invoice$17,227$23,380
Adjustments for Features0-5,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,227$18,256

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
ModelForteMazda3
TrimLXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key $250
Remote keyless entry $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$270$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,124

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
ModelForteMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,981 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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