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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $21,215 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $3,980 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,002 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $4,119 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Forte |
| Trim | Grand Touring | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $23,145 | $17,600 |
| Base Invoice | $22,144 | $16,760 |
| Cargo net | 50 | 40 |
| Cargo tray | 75 | 75 |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,050 | |
| Premium Package | 950 | |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | |
| Cargo net | 40 | 32 |
| Cargo tray | 60 | 60 |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,002 | |
| Premium Package | 830 | |
| Technology Package | 1,570 | |
| Options (change) | 1,175 | 2,865 |
| Options (change) | 1,102 | 2,492 |
| Destination | 875 | 750 |
| Total Price | $25,195 | $21,215 |
| Total Invoice | $24,121 | $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: $1,555 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,797 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Forte |
| Trim | Grand Touring | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 184hp I4 | 156hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 27/36 MPG | 26/36 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-18 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $25,195 | $21,215 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,425 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $22,770 | $21,215 |
| Total Invoice | $24,121 | $20,002 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,322 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,799 | $20,002 |
Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Forte |
| Trim | Grand Touring | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| G-vectoring control | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| 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 audio system | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,600 | $2,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,425 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,322 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 180.3 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,100 lb. | 2,769 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.5 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| 205/55HR16 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 24% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 47% |
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