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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: $21,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $17,600
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 75 75
Premium Package   950
Technology Package   1,800
Cargo net 40 32
Cargo tray 60 60
Premium Package   830
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 125 2,865
Options (change) 100 2,492
Destination 920 750
Total Price $27,545 $21,215

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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: $430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,200
Model Year20192012
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,545$21,215
Adjustments for Features-5,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,645$21,215

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20192012
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
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 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
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
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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$8,350$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2180

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20192012
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.2,769 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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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
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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