Kia Forte vs Mazda 3 - Car Comparison
Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
| Vehicle | 2024 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT) | 2024 Mazda 3 2.5 S Select Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6A) | No selected vehicle | No selected vehicle |
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| Section Title | Pricing | Pricing | ||
| Starting MSRP | $19,990 | $25,690 | ||
| Average Price Paid | $19,455 | $25,407 | ||
| Invoice | $19,191 | $25,048 | ||
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| Section Title | Edmunds Rating | Edmunds Rating | ||
| Overall Rating | 7.9 /10 | 7.7 /10 | ||
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| Section Title | Consumer Rating | Consumer Rating | ||
| Overall consumer rating | 4.5 / 5 stars | 4.1 / 5 stars | ||
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| Section Title | Warranty | Warranty | ||
| Basic | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
| Drivetrain | 10 yr./ 100,000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | ||
| Roadside Assistance | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
| Section Title | Features | Features | ||
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | ||
| Navigation | optional | |||
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| Keyless Ignition | standard | |||
| Cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | |||
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| Upholstery | cloth | leatherette | ||
| Heated seats | ||||
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | |||
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | ||
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| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | ||
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | ||
| Engine power | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 191 hp @ 6,000 rpm | ||
| Engine torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | ||
| Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.5 l | ||
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | ||
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | ||
| Tire size | 195/65R15 | 215/45R18 | ||
| Wheel size | 15 X 6.0-in | 18 X 7.0-in | ||
| Wheel type | steel wheels | painted alloy wheels | ||
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | ||
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 30 / 41 / 34 MPG | 27 / 35 / 30 MPG | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | ||
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 420 / 574 miles | 356 / 462 miles | ||
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | ||
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | ||
| Curb weight | 2,908 lb. | 3,146 lb. | ||
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in. | 5.5 in. | ||
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | ||
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 70.9 in. | 70.7 in. | ||
| Height | 56.5 in. | 56.7 in. | ||
| Length | 182.7 in. | 175.6 in. | ||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in. | 107.3 in. | ||
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | ||
| Cargo Space | 15.3 cu. ft. | 20.1 cu. ft. | ||
| Front Head Room | 38.8 in. | 38.0 in. | ||
| Front Leg Room | 42.2 in. | 42.3 in. | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.1 in. | 55.7 in. | ||
| Rear Head Room | 37.5 in. | 37.2 in. | ||
| Rear Leg Room | 35.7 in. | 35.1 in. | ||
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.3 in. | 53.4 in. | ||
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | ||
| True Cost to Own® | $30,252 | $37,157 | ||
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.4 | $0.5 | ||
| Depreciation | $9,145 | $11,693 | ||
| Financing | $4,271 | $5,484 | ||
| Taxes & Fees | $1,710 | $2,148 | ||
| Fuel | $7,702 | $8,733 | ||
| Insurance | $3,560 | $3,625 | ||
| Maintenance | $3,315 | $4,775 | ||
| Repairs | $549 | $699 | ||
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | ||
| Interior | Black, cloth Black, cloth | Black, leatherette Black, leatherette | ||
| Exterior | Gravity Gray Gravity Gray Clear White Clear White Aurora Black Aurora Black Fire Orange Fire Orange | Ceramic Metallic Ceramic Metallic Machine Gray Metallic Machine Gray Metallic Platinum Quartz Metallic Platinum Quartz Metallic Jet Black Mica Jet Black Mica Soul Red Crystal Metallic Soul Red Crystal Metallic Deep Crystal Blue Mica Deep Crystal Blue Mica |
