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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: $24,890

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $120

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,012

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,190 $19,990
Base Invoice $16,094 $18,993
Grand Touring Package 2,705  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo mat 40 95
Universal garage door opener 75  
Remote start 350 495
Rear spoiler 325 295
Navigation system 1,750  
Premium Package   3,000
Floor mats   115
Grand Touring Package 2,522  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo mat 32 78
Universal garage door opener 60  
Remote start 280 410
Rear spoiler 260 244
Navigation system 1,505  
Premium Package   2,717
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 7,225 4,050
Options (change) 6,323 3,584
Destination 595 850
Total Price $25,010 $24,890
Total Invoice $23,012 $23,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $766
Model Year20072016
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
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$25,010$24,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,010$23,635
Total Invoice$23,012$23,427
Adjustments for Features0-1,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,012$22,246

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072016
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
App support $0
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 
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,345$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,181

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072016
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 Weight2,759 lb.2,960 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
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested137535%
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested285084%
Total Not Requested52516%

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