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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: $23,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $19,100
Base Invoice $16,989 $18,190
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Navigation system 1,950  
Cargo tray 50 75
Cargo net 40 40
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Navigation system 1,677  
Cargo tray 40 60
Cargo net 32 32
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 6,335 3,665
Options (change) 5,631 3,187
Destination 670 750
Total Price $25,140 $23,515
Total Invoice $23,290 $22,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,010
Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsSX
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$25,140$23,515
Adjustments for Features0-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,140$22,615
Total Invoice$23,290$22,127
Adjustments for Features0-847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,290$21,280

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsSX
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 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,425$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-847

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
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, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207559%
Total Not Requested142541%
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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