2018 Kia Forte Sedan vs. 2018 Mazda 3 Sedan

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between Forte Sedan and 3 Sedan?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower. And finally, the 2018 Mazda 3 Sedan has a more powerful engine than the 2018 Kia Forte Sedan. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Man, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Man, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$16,800
$18,095
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
147 hp
155 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
25 MPG
28 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
38 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 MPG
31 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.1 in
70.7 in
Length
Length
179.5 in
180.3 in
Height
Height
56.3 in
57.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
106.3 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
87.4 ft2
88.5 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.1 in
37.6 - 38.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.2 in
42.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.1 in
57.2 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.3 in
37.5 - 37.6 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.9 in
35.8 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
54.9 in
54.4 in

Costs

2018 Kia Forte Sedan

2018 Mazda 3 Sedan

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,800 - $2,050
$1,850 - $1,950
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$289 (2018 Kia Forte S Auto)
$169 (2018 Mazda Mazda3 4-Door Sport Manual)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$15,203 - $15,453
$10,933 - $11,033
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