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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: $20,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Forte
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,000 $30,050 $32,600 $17,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325 180
Cargo net 50 50 50 40
Cargo tray 75 75 75 75
Leather seating surfaces       1,000
Sunroof       700
Universal garage door opener       70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260 145
Cargo net 40 40 40 32
Cargo tray 60 60 60 60
Leather seating surfaces       870
Sunroof       610
Universal garage door opener       55
Options (change) 450 450 450 2,065
Options (change) 360 360 360 1,772
Destination 995 995 995 695
Total Price $28,445 $31,495 $34,045 $20,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,134
Model Year2021202120212010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Forte
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,445$31,495$34,045$20,255
Adjustments for Features-6,705-8,405-8,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,740$23,090$25,640$20,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$3,900$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2021202120212010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Forte
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,550$9,250$9,250$845
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,705$8,405$8,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-319-362-3350

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212010
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 Weight3,101 lb.2,708 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 SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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