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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,205

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $135

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,826

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimiEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,710 $17,600
Base Invoice $12,848 $16,760
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 395  
Touring Package 2,280  
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg. 890  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 40
4-speed shiftable automatic 900  
Premium Package   950
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 340  
Touring Package 2,127  
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg. 765  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 32
4-speed shiftable automatic 810  
Premium Package   830
Options (change) 4,935 990
Options (change) 4,418 862
Destination 560 750
Total Price $19,205 $19,340
Total Invoice $17,826 $18,372

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $504
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimiEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,205$19,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,205$18,235
Total Invoice$17,826$18,372
Adjustments for Features0-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,826$17,322

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimiEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$1,320$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,050

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length178.3 in178.3 in
Width69.1 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.2,769 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested100029%
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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