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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: $25,810

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,009

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $21,600
Base Invoice $18,303 $20,410
Tech Package 1,835  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Grand Touring Package 3,210  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 60 80
Cargo mat 50 95
Universal garage door opener 75 350
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Floor mats   125
Rear spoiler   295
Tech Package 1,578  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Grand Touring Package 2,993  
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo tray 48 67
Cargo mat 40 78
Universal garage door opener 60 291
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Floor mats   102
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 5,470 4,895
Options (change) 4,911 4,394
Destination 795 895
Total Price $25,810 $27,390
Total Invoice $24,009 $25,699

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $867
Model Year20112018
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,810$27,390
Adjustments for Features0-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,810$24,665
Total Invoice$24,009$25,699
Adjustments for Features0-2,557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,009$23,142

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,250$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,557

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
ModelMazda3Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in179.5 in
Width69.1 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested182590%
Total Not Requested20010%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287578%
Total Not Requested80022%

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 headlights150Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested285064%
Total Not Requested162536%

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