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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: $25,265

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,451

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $19,040
Base Invoice $20,410 $17,838
Universal garage door opener 350 75
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Rear spoiler 295  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 95 50
Cargo tray 80 60
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Tech Package   1,195
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener 291 60
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Rear spoiler 244  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo mat 78 40
Cargo tray 67 48
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Tech Package   1,028
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 4,895 5,475
Options (change) 4,394 4,863
Destination 895 750
Total Price $27,390 $25,265
Total Invoice $25,699 $23,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $309
Model Year20182010
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,390$25,265
Adjustments for Features-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$25,265
Total Invoice$25,699$23,451
Adjustments for Features-2,5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,142$23,451

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182010
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,975$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5570

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182010
ModelForteMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in180.7 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 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
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 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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested285064%
Total Not Requested162536%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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