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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: $25,215

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,202

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $21,600
Base Invoice $16,416 $20,410
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 50 80
Cargo mat 40 95
Universal garage door opener 75 350
Remote start 350 495
Rear spoiler 325 295
Navigation system 1,750  
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Floor mats   125
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo tray 40 67
Cargo mat 32 78
Universal garage door opener 60 291
Remote start 280 410
Rear spoiler 260 244
Navigation system 1,505  
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 7,030 5,390
Options (change) 6,136 4,804
Destination 650 895
Total Price $25,215 $27,885
Total Invoice $23,202 $26,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,264
Model Year20082018
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4164hp 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$25,215$27,885
Adjustments for Features0-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,215$23,430
Total Invoice$23,202$26,109
Adjustments for Features0-4,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,202$21,938

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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$845$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,171

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
ModelMazda3Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in179.5 in
Width69.1 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.2,909 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 in53.8 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, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested257579%
Total Not Requested67521%
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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested215048%
Total Not Requested232552%

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