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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: $27,385

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202017
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $21,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Cargo mat 75 95
Premium Plus Package   4,490
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Cargo net 40 42
Cargo tray 60 67
Cargo mat 60 78
Premium Plus Package   4,119
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 525 5,190
Options (change) 420 4,699
Destination 945 895
Total Price $27,970 $27,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,418
Model Year20202017
ModelMazda3Forte
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$27,970$27,385
Adjustments for Features-1,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,770$27,385

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202017
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
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 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,775$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-590

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202017
ModelMazda3Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in106.3 in
Length183.5 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height56.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,071 lb.3,011 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 in53.8 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested375079%
Total Not Requested102521%

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