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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: $26,180

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $19,990
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Cargo mat 75 95
Premium Package   3,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Floor mats   115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Cargo net 40 42
Cargo tray 60 67
Cargo mat 60 78
Premium Package   2,717
Premium Plus Package   1,796
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 525 5,340
Options (change) 420 4,793
Destination 945 850
Total Price $27,970 $26,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,420
Model Year20202016
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$27,970$26,180
Adjustments for Features-3,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,920$26,180

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202016
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
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
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 
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,275$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1490

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202016
ModelMazda3Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in106.3 in
Length183.5 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height56.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,071 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft314.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
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 audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested262578%
Total Not Requested75022%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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