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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: $24,845

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,871

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $19,500
Base Invoice $15,805 $18,528
Grand Touring Package 2,285  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo mat 40 95
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Rear spoiler 325 295
Navigation system 1,750  
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Technology Package   2,300
215/45HR17   300
Premium Package   2,600
Floor mats   115
Grand Touring Package 2,130  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo mat 32 78
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Rear spoiler 260 244
Navigation system 1,505  
5-speed shiftable automatic 855  
Technology Package   2,074
215/45HR17   269
Premium Package   2,348
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 7,405 5,755
Options (change) 6,506 5,148
Destination 560 800
Total Price $24,845 $26,055
Total Invoice $22,871 $24,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,100
Model Year20062014
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,845$26,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,845$23,175
Total Invoice$22,871$24,476
Adjustments for Features0-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,871$21,771

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062014
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,695$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,705

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062014
ModelMazda3Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in179.5 in
Width69.1 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,829 lb.2,959 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested67519%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
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
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested225062%
Total Not Requested137538%

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