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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: $25,930

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,922

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $18,135
Base Invoice $20,410 $16,989
Universal garage door opener 350 75
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo mat 95 40
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 80 50
Rear spoiler 295 325
Remote start 495 350
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Navigation system   1,950
Universal garage door opener 291 60
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo mat 78 32
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo tray 67 40
Rear spoiler 244 260
Remote start 410 280
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,574
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Navigation system   1,677
Options (change) 5,390 7,125
Options (change) 4,804 6,263
Destination 895 670
Total Price $27,885 $25,930
Total Invoice $26,109 $23,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,628
Model Year20182009
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,885$25,930
Adjustments for Features-4,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,810$25,930
Total Invoice$26,109$23,922
Adjustments for Features-3,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,294$23,922

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182009
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,900$825
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8150

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182009
ModelForteMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.2,759 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 Room53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested240054%
Total Not Requested207546%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested282581%
Total Not Requested67519%

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