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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: $24,475

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,084

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $24,745
Base Invoice $18,993 $23,673
Premium Package 3,000  
Rear spoiler 295  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 60
Cargo mat 95 70
Cargo tray 80 75
Universal garage door opener   125
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Premium Package 2,717  
Rear spoiler 244  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 48
Cargo mat 78 50
Cargo tray 67 60
Universal garage door opener   100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 3,635 1,380
Options (change) 3,241 1,260
Destination 850 835
Total Price $24,475 $26,960
Total Invoice $23,084 $25,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $557
Model Year20162016
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$24,475$26,960
Adjustments for Features0-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,475$24,735
Total Invoice$23,084$25,768
Adjustments for Features0-2,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,084$23,641

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162016
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,525$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,127

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162016
ModelForteMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in180.3 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.4 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested335099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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