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Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,850

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $270

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,226

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $715

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $25,045
Base Invoice $18,432 $23,961
Technology Package 2,400  
Premium Package 2,700  
UVO Package 900  
Rear spoiler 295  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 60
Cargo mat 95 70
Cargo tray 80 75
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Technology Package 2,167  
Premium Package 2,441  
UVO Package 837  
Rear spoiler 244  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 48
Cargo mat 78 50
Cargo tray 67 60
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 6,635 1,255
Options (change) 5,969 1,160
Destination 825 820
Total Price $26,850 $27,120
Total Invoice $25,226 $25,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $524
Model Year20152015
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$26,850$27,120
Adjustments for Features0-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,850$26,920
Total Invoice$25,226$25,941
Adjustments for Features0-191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,226$25,750

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152015
ModelForteMazda3
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,425$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-191

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152015
ModelForteMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in180.3 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested275076%
Total Not Requested87524%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested27541%
Total Not Requested40059%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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