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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: $23,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Forte
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,000 $30,050 $32,600 $18,895
Cargo net 50 50 50 40
Cargo tray 75 75 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325  
Technology Package       1,800
Sunroof       750
Leather Package       1,000
Cargo net 40 40 40 32
Cargo tray 60 60 60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260  
Technology Package       1,570
Sunroof       655
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 450 450 450 3,665
Options (change) 360 360 360 3,187
Destination 995 995 995 695
Total Price $28,445 $31,495 $34,045 $23,255

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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: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,788
Model Year2021202120212011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Forte
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
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$23,255
Adjustments for Features-4,375-6,075-6,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,070$25,420$27,970$23,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$3,900$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2021202120212011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Forte
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
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 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
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
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
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
Total Value of Features$6,875$8,575$8,575$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,375$6,075$6,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-208-261-2420

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212011
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested65047%
Total Not Requested72553%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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