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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: $4,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820212021
ModelForteMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $30,050 $32,600
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 95 75 75
Cargo tray 80 75 75
Universal garage door opener 350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo net 42 40 40
Cargo mat 78 60 60
Cargo tray 67 60 60
Universal garage door opener 291    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Options (change) 4,600 525 525
Options (change) 4,150 420 420
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $27,095 $31,570 $34,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,163
Model Year201820212021
ModelForteMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$27,095$31,570$34,120
Adjustments for Features0-2,750-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,095$28,820$31,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820212021
ModelForteMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$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$200
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
LED headlights $1000$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$100
Total Value of Features$3,325$6,075$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-123-114

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182021
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.3,379 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested345077%
Total Not Requested102523%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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