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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: $27,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $270

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,699

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $25,995
Base Invoice $20,410 $24,869
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Rear spoiler 295  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 60
Cargo mat 95 70
Cargo tray 80 75
Universal garage door opener 350 125
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Rear spoiler 244  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 48
Cargo mat 78 50
Cargo tray 67 60
Universal garage door opener 291 100
Options (change) 4,895 330
Options (change) 4,394 258
Destination 895 795
Total Price $27,390 $27,120
Total Invoice $25,699 $25,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,255
Model Year20182014
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$27,390$27,120
Adjustments for Features-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,290$27,120
Total Invoice$25,699$25,922
Adjustments for Features-1,0320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,667$25,922

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182014
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$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 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,450$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0320

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182014
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.3,004 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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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 seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested272561%
Total Not Requested175039%

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