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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: $18,590

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $5,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,086

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $5,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Forte
Trims Grand TouringLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $16,700
Base Invoice $21,901 $16,367
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 60 80
Cargo mat 50 95
Universal garage door opener 75 350
Floor mats   125
Rear spoiler   295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo tray 48 67
Cargo mat 40 78
Universal garage door opener 60 291
Floor mats   102
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 855 995
Options (change) 684 824
Destination 795 895
Total Price $24,550 $18,590
Total Invoice $23,380 $18,086

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $528
Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Forte
Trims Grand TouringLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$24,550$18,590
Adjustments for Features-5,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,545$18,590
Total Invoice$23,380$18,086
Adjustments for Features-4,7660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,614$18,086

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Forte
Trims Grand TouringLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,275$270
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7660

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in179.5 in
Width69.1 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.2,956 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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