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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: $24,475

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,084

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelMazda3Forte
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $19,990
Base Invoice $23,673 $18,993
Cargo net 60 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Cargo mat 70 95
Universal garage door opener 125  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Premium Package   3,000
Floor mats   115
Rear spoiler   295
Cargo net 48 42
Cargo tray 60 67
Cargo mat 50 78
Universal garage door opener 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Premium Package   2,717
Floor mats   93
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 1,380 3,635
Options (change) 1,260 3,241
Destination 835 850
Total Price $26,960 $24,475
Total Invoice $25,768 $23,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $557
Model Year20162016
ModelMazda3Forte
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$26,960$24,475
Adjustments for Features-2,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,735$24,475
Total Invoice$25,768$23,084
Adjustments for Features-2,1270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,641$23,084

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,750$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1270

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
ModelMazda3Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length180.3 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,001 lb.3,036 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 in53.0 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested335099%
Total Not Requested251%

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