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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: $20,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Forte
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $17,495
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $16,660
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200 180
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 40 40
Universal garage door opener 75 75 70
Cargo tray 60 60 75
Fog lights 325    
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Sunroof     700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160 145
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 32 32
Universal garage door opener 60 60 55
Cargo tray 48 48 60
Fog lights 260    
Leather seating surfaces     870
Sunroof     610
Options (change) 1,130 375 2,065
Options (change) 904 300 1,772
Destination 795 795 695
Total Price $24,725 $25,520 $20,255
Total Invoice $23,504 $24,382 $19,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,121
Model Year201320132010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Forte
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
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$24,725$25,520$20,255
Adjustments for Features-1,980-3,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,745$22,240$20,255
Cost Above Minimum$505$0$0
Total Invoice$23,504$24,382$19,127
Adjustments for Features-1,882-3,1340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,622$21,248$19,127
Cost Above Minimum$374$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320132010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Forte
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
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
Total Value of Features$2,425$3,725$445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$3,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,882-3,1340

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132010
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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