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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: $27,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $270

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,699

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelMazda3Forte
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $21,600
Base Invoice $23,961 $20,410
Cargo net 60 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Cargo mat 70 95
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Rear spoiler   295
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Cargo net 48 42
Cargo tray 60 67
Cargo mat 50 78
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Rear spoiler   244
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 1,255 4,895
Options (change) 1,160 4,394
Destination 820 895
Total Price $27,120 $27,390
Total Invoice $25,941 $25,699

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,274
Model Year20152018
ModelMazda3Forte
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$27,120$27,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,120$26,290
Total Invoice$25,941$25,699
Adjustments for Features0-1,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,941$24,667

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152018
ModelMazda3Forte
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,350$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,032

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152018
ModelMazda3Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length180.3 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,001 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested272561%
Total Not Requested175039%

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