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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: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072010
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,190 $17,495
Base Invoice $16,094 $16,660
Grand Touring Package 2,705  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 180
Universal garage door opener 75 70
Cargo net 40 40
Satellite radio 430  
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Sunroof   700
Grand Touring Package 2,522  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 145
Universal garage door opener 60 55
Cargo net 32 32
Satellite radio 344  
Leather seating surfaces   870
Sunroof   610
Options (change) 4,760 1,990
Options (change) 4,246 1,712
Destination 595 695
Total Price $22,545 $20,180
Total Invoice $20,935 $19,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,218
Model Year20072010
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$22,545$20,180
Adjustments for Features-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,845$20,180
Total Invoice$20,935$19,067
Adjustments for Features-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,285$19,067

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072010
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,500$800
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6500

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072010
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 Weight2,759 lb.2,708 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 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested245062%
Total Not Requested150038%
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 SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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