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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: $6,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,227

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $6,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520132013
ModelForteMazda3Mazda3
TrimLXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,890 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $15,587 $21,805 $23,287
Universal garage door opener 350 75 75
Floor mats 115    
Cargo net 50 40 40
Cargo mat 95 50 50
Cargo tray 80 60 60
Rear spoiler 295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Satellite radio   430  
Universal garage door opener 291 60 60
Floor mats 93    
Cargo net 42 32 32
Cargo mat 78 40 40
Cargo tray 67 48 48
Rear spoiler 244    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 985 855 425
Options (change) 815 684 340
Destination 825 795 795
Total Price $17,700 $24,450 $25,570
Total Invoice $17,227 $23,284 $24,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $934
Model Year201520132013
ModelForteMazda3Mazda3
TrimLXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$17,700$24,450$25,570
Adjustments for Features0-5,130-6,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,700$19,320$19,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0
Total Invoice$17,227$23,284$24,422
Adjustments for Features0-4,885-6,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,227$18,399$18,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520132013
ModelForteMazda3Mazda3
TrimLXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key $250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$520$5,650$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,130$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,885-6,261

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152013
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

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

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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