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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: $27,095

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182019
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $26,500
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 95 75
Cargo tray 80 75
Universal garage door opener 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 40
Cargo mat 78 60
Cargo tray 67 60
Universal garage door opener 291  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Options (change) 4,600 525
Options (change) 4,150 420
Destination 895 920
Total Price $27,095 $27,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,175
Model Year20182019
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$27,095$27,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,095$26,695

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182019
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,525$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-60

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182019
ModelForteMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.3 in
Length179.5 in183.5 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,071 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.2 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
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested345077%
Total Not Requested102523%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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