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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: $21,540

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,302

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelMazda3Mazda3Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,090 $23,145 $17,800
Base Invoice $19,226 $22,144 $16,950
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg. 1,500    
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo tray 75 75 75
Fog lights 375    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,050  
Premium Package     950
Technology Package     1,900
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg. 1,290    
Cargo net 40 40 32
Cargo tray 60 60 60
Fog lights 300    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,004 1,005  
Premium Package     830
Technology Package     1,655
Options (change) 3,050 1,175 2,965
Options (change) 2,694 1,105 2,577
Destination 875 875 775
Total Price $24,015 $25,195 $21,540
Total Invoice $22,795 $24,124 $20,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,021
Model Year201820182013
ModelMazda3Mazda3Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG27/36 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$24,015$25,195$21,540
Adjustments for Features-1,125-2,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,890$22,270$21,540
Cost Above Minimum$620$0$0
Total Invoice$22,795$24,124$20,302
Adjustments for Features-1,068-2,8010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,727$21,323$20,302
Cost Above Minimum$404$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182013
ModelMazda3Mazda3Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$3,350$5,150$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$2,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,068-2,8010

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182013
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.2,791 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested87553%
Total Not Requested77547%

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