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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: $24,485

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $2,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021
ModelMazda3Forte
Trims Grand TouringGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $22,790
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Cargo net 60 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Cargo mat 70 95
Universal garage door opener 125 350
Floor mats   125
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Cargo net 48 42
Cargo tray 60 67
Cargo mat 50 78
Universal garage door opener 100 291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 1,380 700
Options (change) 1,260 580
Destination 835 995
Total Price $26,960 $24,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,107
Model Year20162021
ModelMazda3Forte
Trims Grand TouringGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,960$24,485
Adjustments for Features-4,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,685$24,485

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162021
ModelMazda3Forte
Trims Grand TouringGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,950$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0860

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162021
ModelMazda3Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length180.3 in182.7 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,001 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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