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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: $21,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,002

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Forte
Trims Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,845 $25,045 $17,600
Base Invoice $22,814 $23,961 $16,760
Cargo net 60 60 40
Cargo tray 75 75 75
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,050  
Premium Package     950
Technology Package     1,800
Cargo net 48 48 32
Cargo tray 60 60 60
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002 1,002  
Premium Package     830
Technology Package     1,570
Options (change) 1,185 1,185 2,865
Options (change) 1,110 1,110 2,492
Destination 820 820 750
Total Price $25,850 $27,050 $21,215
Total Invoice $24,744 $25,891 $20,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,060
Model Year201520152012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Forte
Trims Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG28/39 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$25,850$27,050$21,215
Adjustments for Features-1,975-4,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,875$23,050$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$825$0$0
Total Invoice$24,744$25,891$20,002
Adjustments for Features-1,890-3,8290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,854$22,062$20,002
Cost Above Minimum$792$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Forte
Trims Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100 
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 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,375$5,400$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,975$4,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,890-3,8290

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,001 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
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

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