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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: $26,910

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $450

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,239

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelForteMazda3
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,900 $26,495
Base Invoice $19,717 $25,345
Technology Package 1,800  
Premium Package 2,200  
Cargo mat 95 70
Floor mats 115  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Technology Package 1,624  
Premium Package 1,986  
Cargo mat 78 50
Floor mats 93  
6-speed shiftable automatic 941  
Options (change) 5,210 70
Options (change) 4,722 50
Destination 800 795
Total Price $26,910 $27,360
Total Invoice $25,239 $26,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,021
Model Year20142014
ModelForteMazda3
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$26,910$27,360
Adjustments for Features-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,835$27,360
Total Invoice$25,239$26,190
Adjustments for Features-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,169$26,190

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142014
ModelForteMazda3
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,600$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-700

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142014
ModelForteMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in175.6 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 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 Volume,
Minimum		23.2 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft347.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested200060%
Total Not Requested135040%

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