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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: $20,955

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,757

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Forte
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,595 $22,745 $17,395
Base Invoice $18,753 $21,761 $16,570
Technology Package 1,600   1,800
Cargo net 60 60 40
Cargo tray 75 75 75
Sunroof 800    
Fog lights 370 370  
Premium Package     950
Technology Package 1,376   1,570
Cargo net 48 48 32
Cargo tray 60 60 60
Sunroof 688    
Fog lights 296 296  
Premium Package     830
Options (change) 2,905 505 2,865
Options (change) 2,468 404 2,492
Destination 795 795 695
Total Price $23,295 $24,045 $20,955
Total Invoice $22,016 $22,960 $19,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,046
Model Year201420142011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Forte
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/40 MPG29/40 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$23,295$24,045$20,955
Adjustments for Features-225-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,070$23,320$20,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0
Total Invoice$22,016$22,960$19,757
Adjustments for Features-213-6920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,803$22,268$19,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Forte
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$1,650$2,150$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-213-6920

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142011
ModelMazda3Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length180.3 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,799 lb.2,769 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
911 assist25No
App support0No
Total Requested143063%
Total Not Requested82537%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested150094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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