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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: $25,820

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $360

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,555

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $81

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $19,990
Base Invoice $22,144 $18,993
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Cargo mat 75 95
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Premium Package   3,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Floor mats   115
Cargo net 40 42
Cargo tray 60 67
Cargo mat 60 78
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Premium Package   2,717
Premium Plus Package   1,796
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 1,800 5,340
Options (change) 1,536 4,793
Destination 875 850
Total Price $25,820 $26,180
Total Invoice $24,555 $24,636

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,484
Model Year20182016
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$25,820$26,180
Adjustments for Features-1,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,345$26,180
Total Invoice$24,555$24,636
Adjustments for Features-1,4030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,152$24,636

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Road sign information$75 
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,125$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4030

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,013 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested105041%
Total Not Requested150059%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested335099%
Total Not Requested251%
Premium Plus 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested85056%

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