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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: $19,855

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,747

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $15,995
Base Invoice $22,144 $15,230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 180
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 75 75
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Premium Package   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Universal garage door opener   70
4-speed automatic   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 145
Cargo net 40 32
Cargo tray 60 60
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,005  
Premium Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   870
Universal garage door opener   55
4-speed automatic   960
Options (change) 1,500 3,165
Options (change) 1,365 2,822
Destination 875 695
Total Price $25,520 $19,855
Total Invoice $24,384 $18,747

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,763
Model Year20182010
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$25,520$19,855
Adjustments for Features-4,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,465$19,855
Total Invoice$24,384$18,747
Adjustments for Features-3,8740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,510$18,747

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 
Total Value of Features$5,350$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8740

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
ModelMazda3Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length180.3 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,100 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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