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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: $24,395

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $450

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,871

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $16,880
Base Invoice $18,993 $15,805
Premium Package 3,000  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 95 40
Rear spoiler 295 325
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Universal garage door opener   75
Satellite radio   430
Navigation system   1,750
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Premium Package 2,717  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo mat 78 32
Rear spoiler 244 260
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Universal garage door opener   60
Satellite radio   344
Navigation system   1,505
5-speed shiftable automatic   855
Options (change) 3,555 7,405
Options (change) 3,174 6,506
Destination 850 560
Total Price $24,395 $24,845
Total Invoice $23,017 $22,871

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $661
Model Year20162006
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,395$24,845
Adjustments for Features-8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,540$24,845
Total Invoice$23,017$22,871
Adjustments for Features-8070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,210$22,871

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162006
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
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 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,200$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8070

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162006
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 Weight2,959 lb.2,829 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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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 key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested285084%
Total Not Requested52516%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested215061%
Total Not Requested137539%

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