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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: $8,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192010
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $15,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 180
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 75 75
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
Premium Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   870
Universal garage door opener   55
4-speed automatic   960
Options (change) 450 3,165
Options (change) 360 2,822
Destination 920 695
Total Price $27,870 $19,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,788
Model Year20192010
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,870$19,855
Adjustments for Features-6,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,890$19,855

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20192010
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,425$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3210

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20192010
ModelMazda3Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in104.3 in
Length183.5 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height56.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,071 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 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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