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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: $1,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimGrand TouringGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $22,790
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Cargo mat 75 95
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Cargo net 40 42
Cargo tray 60 67
Cargo mat 60 78
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 1,800 700
Options (change) 1,536 580
Destination 875 995
Total Price $25,820 $24,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,368
Model Year20182021
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimGrand TouringGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,820$24,485
Adjustments for Features-4,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,970$24,485

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182021
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimGrand TouringGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
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 
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 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$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
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,775$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6120

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182021
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 Weight3,013 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
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested25010%
Total Not Requested230090%

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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