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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: $27,130

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $210

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,713

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCX-3ForteForte
TrimGrand TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,165 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $24,454 $20,966 $22,422
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 100 75 75
Remote start 550 495 495
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Floor mats   125 125
Universal garage door opener     350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Cargo net 40 42 42
Rear bumper protector 80 62 62
Remote start 440 410 410
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Floor mats   102 102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 1,025 4,345 4,695
Options (change) 820 3,852 4,143
Destination 940 895 895
Total Price $27,130 $27,340 $29,390
Total Invoice $26,214 $25,713 $27,460

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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: $360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $356
Model Year201820182018
ModelCX-3ForteForte
TrimGrand TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine146hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
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$27,130$27,340$29,390
Adjustments for Features-1500-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,980$27,340$29,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$26,214$25,713$27,460
Adjustments for Features-1450-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,069$25,713$27,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelCX-3ForteForte
TrimGrand TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
G-vectoring control$100  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
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 $100
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,375$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1450-257

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested307572%
Total Not Requested117528%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested297572%
Total Not Requested117528%

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