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Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,475

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $415

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,905

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelCX-3ForteForte
TrimGrand TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,990 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $24,283 $19,367 $19,811
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 100 75 75
Universal garage door opener 125    
Remote start 550 495 495
Premium Tech Package   4,500 4,200
Floor mats   115 115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Cargo net 40 42 42
Rear bumper protector 80 62 62
Universal garage door opener 100    
Remote start 440 410 410
Premium Tech Package   4,081 3,863
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 1,000 5,235 4,935
Options (change) 800 4,688 4,470
Destination 900 850 850
Total Price $26,890 $26,475 $26,775
Total Invoice $25,983 $24,905 $25,131

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11
Model Year201620162016
ModelCX-3ForteForte
TrimGrand TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine146hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,890$26,475$26,775
Adjustments for Features-1,275-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,615$26,300$26,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$25,983$24,905$25,131
Adjustments for Features-1,232-1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,751$24,740$25,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$391

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162016
ModelCX-3ForteForte
TrimGrand TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$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  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,350$2,250$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,232-1650

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
ModelCX-3Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length168.3 in171.3 in
Width69.6 in70.1 in
Height60.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested355085%
Total Not Requested65015%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested330071%
Total Not Requested132529%

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