Mazda CX-3 Mazda CX-3 2018 Kia Forte Kia Forte 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,440

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,247

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,187

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCX-3Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,165 $18,100
Base Invoice $24,454 $17,240
Cargo net 50 40
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Cargo net 40 32
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 50 2,590
Options (change) 40 2,257
Destination 940 750
Total Price $26,155 $21,440
Total Invoice $25,434 $20,247

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mazda CX-3 dealer quotes or Kia Forte dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,540
Model Year20182012
ModelCX-3Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine146hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/34 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,155$21,440
Adjustments for Features-3,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,405$21,440
Total Invoice$25,434$20,247
Adjustments for Features-3,6470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,787$20,247

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelCX-3Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,025$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6470

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelCX-3Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in104.3 in
Length168.3 in170.9 in
Width69.6 in69.9 in
Height60.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.2,843 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft30.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.