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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: $25,820

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,555

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $23,145
Base Invoice $20,410 $22,144
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 75
Cargo mat 95 75
Universal garage door opener 350  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
6-speed manual   0
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 40
Cargo tray 67 60
Cargo mat 78 60
Universal garage door opener 291  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 4,600 1,800
Options (change) 4,150 1,536
Destination 895 875
Total Price $27,095 $25,820
Total Invoice $25,455 $24,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $595
Model Year20182018
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$27,095$25,820
Adjustments for Features-3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,770$25,820
Total Invoice$25,455$24,555
Adjustments for Features-3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,150$24,555

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,300$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3050

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelForteMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in180.3 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,013 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 Room53.8 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested352579%
Total Not Requested95021%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested170067%
Total Not Requested85033%

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