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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: $26,135

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $825

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,543

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelMazda3Forte
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $19,500
Base Invoice $23,673 $18,528
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   2,600
215/45HR17   300
Technology Package   2,300
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   2,348
215/45HR17   269
Technology Package   2,074
Floor mats   93
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 1,380 5,835
Options (change) 1,260 5,215
Destination 835 800
Total Price $26,960 $26,135
Total Invoice $25,768 $24,543

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,034
Model Year20162014
ModelMazda3Forte
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$26,960$26,135
Adjustments for Features-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,760$26,135
Total Invoice$25,768$24,543
Adjustments for Features-1910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,577$24,543

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162014
ModelMazda3Forte
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
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$2,625$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1910

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162014
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?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested275076%
Total Not Requested87524%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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