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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: $23,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,882

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $18,895
Base Invoice $18,303 $18,000
Grand Touring Package 3,210  
Tech Package 1,835  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo tray 60 75
Cargo net 40 40
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Grand Touring Package 2,993  
Tech Package 1,578  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo tray 48 60
Cargo net 32 32
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 5,345 3,665
Options (change) 4,811 3,187
Destination 795 695
Total Price $25,685 $23,255
Total Invoice $23,909 $21,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,375
Model Year20112011
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,685$23,255
Adjustments for Features-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,985$23,255
Total Invoice$23,909$21,882
Adjustments for Features-6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,257$21,882

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112011
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, 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$2,650$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6520

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112011
ModelMazda3Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length180.7 in178.3 in
Width69.1 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume11.8 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
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220060%
Total Not Requested147540%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested117558%
Total Not Requested85042%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested105076%
Total Not Requested32524%
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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