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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: $26,650

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $480

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,935

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelCX-3ForteForte
TrimGrand TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,165 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $24,454 $18,751 $19,707
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 100 75 75
Remote start 550 495 495
Premium Package   2,700 2,300
UVO   600  
Technology Package   2,100 1,900
Floor mats   115 115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Cargo net 40 42 42
Rear bumper protector 80 62 62
Remote start 440 410 410
Premium Package   2,441 2,079
UVO   558  
Technology Package   1,893 1,717
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 1,025 6,135 4,935
Options (change) 820 5,499 4,403
Destination 940 825 825
Total Price $27,130 $26,650 $26,650
Total Invoice $26,214 $25,075 $24,935

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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: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $730
Model Year201820152015
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)215/50-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$27,130$26,650$26,650
Adjustments for Features-1,275-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,855$25,775$26,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$875
Total Invoice$26,214$25,075$24,935
Adjustments for Features-1,232-8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,982$24,252$24,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$683

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820152015
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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
G-vectoring control$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
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 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Heated second row seats $200$200
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  
Total Value of Features$3,800$3,400$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,232-8230

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182015
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested250069%
Total Not Requested112531%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested225067%
Total Not Requested110033%

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