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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: $19,395

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062020
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $22,490
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 245  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo mat 40 95
Universal garage door opener 75 350
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Floor mats   125
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 211  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo mat 32 78
Universal garage door opener 60 291
5-speed shiftable automatic 855  
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 1,955 620
Options (change) 1,674 513
Destination 560 965
Total Price $19,395 $24,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,767
Model Year20062020
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$19,395$24,075
Adjustments for Features0-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,395$20,720

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062020
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $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
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,270$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-206

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062020
ModelMazda3Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in182.7 in
Width69.1 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,829 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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