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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: $19,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,687

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelCX-3Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,165 $15,995
Base Invoice $24,454 $15,230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 180
Cargo net 50 40
Premium Package   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Universal garage door opener   70
4-speed automatic   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 145
Cargo net 40 32
Premium Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   870
Universal garage door opener   55
4-speed automatic   960
Options (change) 375 3,090
Options (change) 300 2,762
Destination 940 695
Total Price $26,480 $19,780
Total Invoice $25,694 $18,687

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,884
Model Year20182010
ModelCX-3Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine146hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/34 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,480$19,780
Adjustments for Features-5,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,200$19,780
Total Invoice$25,694$18,687
Adjustments for Features-5,1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,571$18,687

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
ModelCX-3Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,400$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1230

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
ModelCX-3Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in104.3 in
Length168.3 in178.3 in
Width69.6 in69.9 in
Height60.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.5 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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