Kia Forte vs Mazda 3 - Car Comparison
Comparing average pricing near
Ashburn, VA
| Vehicle | 2024 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT) | 2025 Mazda 3 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) | No selected vehicle | No selected vehicle |
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| Section Title | Pricing | Pricing | ||
| Starting MSRP | $19,990 | $23,950 | ||
| Average Price Paid | $17,717 | $23,050 | ||
| Invoice | $19,191 | $23,351 | ||
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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 | 4.2 / 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 | cloth | ||
| 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 | 205/60R16 | ||
| Wheel size | 15 X 6.0-in | 16 X 6.5-in | ||
| Wheel type | steel wheels | alloy wheels | ||
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | ||
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 30 / 41 / 34 MPG | 27 / 37 / 31 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 / 488 miles | ||
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | ||
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | ||
| Curb weight | 2,908 lb. | 3,124 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. | 56.9 in. | ||
| Length | 182.7 in. | 183.5 in. | ||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in. | 107.3 in. | ||
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | ||
| Cargo Space | 15.3 cu. ft. | 13.2 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. | 37.3 in. | ||
| Rear Leg Room | 35.7 in. | 35.1 in. | ||
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.3 in. | 53.5 in. | ||
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | ||
| True Cost to Own® | $31,069 | $34,673 | ||
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.41 | $0.46 | ||
| Depreciation | $10,328 | $11,050 | ||
| Financing | $3,917 | $4,987 | ||
| Taxes & Fees | $1,015 | $1,234 | ||
| Fuel | $7,468 | $8,197 | ||
| Insurance | $4,005 | $4,033 | ||
| Maintenance | $3,690 | $4,348 | ||
| Repairs | $646 | $824 | ||
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | ||
| Interior | Black, cloth | Black, cloth | ||
| Exterior | Gravity Gray Clear White Aurora Black Fire Orange | Deep Crystal Blue Mica Jet Black Mica Snowflake White Pearl Mica |
