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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: $885

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Forte
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,550 $22,900 $19,100
Base Invoice $21,568 $21,901 $18,190
Satellite radio 430 430  
Cargo net 40 40 40
Cargo tray 60 60 75
Fog lights 325    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Satellite radio 344 344  
Cargo net 32 32 32
Cargo tray 48 48 60
Fog lights 260    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 1,055 730 3,665
Options (change) 844 584 3,187
Destination 795 795 750
Total Price $24,400 $24,425 $23,515
Total Invoice $23,207 $23,280 $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: $1,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,290
Model Year201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Forte
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,400$24,425$23,515
Adjustments for Features-1500-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,250$24,425$23,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$23,207$23,280$22,127
Adjustments for Features-1430-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,064$23,280$21,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$216$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Forte
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,150$2,000$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1430-353

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length180.9 in178.3 in
Width69.1 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 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
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
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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