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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: $28,810

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021
ModelCX-3Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,990 $23,090
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,920  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Cargo net 50 50
Rear bumper protector 100 75
Universal garage door opener 125 350
Remote start 550 495
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Floor mats   125
Rear spoiler   295
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,699  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Cargo net 40 42
Rear bumper protector 80 62
Universal garage door opener 100 291
Remote start 440 410
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Floor mats   102
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 2,920 5,290
Options (change) 2,499 4,721
Destination 900 995
Total Price $28,810 $29,375

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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: $1,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,077
Model Year20162021
ModelCX-3Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine146hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,810$29,375
Adjustments for Features-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,885$29,375

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162021
ModelCX-3Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Following distance indicator$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,550$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8890

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162021
ModelCX-3Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length168.3 in182.7 in
Width69.6 in70.9 in
Height60.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested327573%
Total Not Requested120027%

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