For many years, the sedan reigned as the number one vehicle choice in the United States. In the past few years though, the SUV and crossover has grown in popularity and taken over the number one spot. Despite this, the sedan is still loved by many drivers. Sedans are typically loved and driven by new drivers, young adult drivers, and multicultural drivers. Additionally, they are adored for their reliability by commuters and busy city drivers.
There are several models in the market, but two popular options are the Mazda3 Sedan and the Kia Forte. Both of these models provide the reliability and exciting performance that you expect to find in a sedan. Since the Mazda3 Sedan and the Kia Forte are both viable options, it can be hard to decide between the two. If you're curious to see how these two sedans stack up, keep reading for our 2020 Mazda3 Sedan versus 2020 Kia Forte comparison. Otherwise, feel free to check out our Mazda3 sedan inventory here at Metro Mazda of Mesquite.
2020 Mazda3 Sedan |
Vs |
2020 Kia Forte |
$21,500 | Starting MSRP | $17,890 |
186 hp | Engine Power | 147 hp |
186 lb-ft | Engine Torque | 132 lb-ft |
6-speed automatic | Transmission Type | 6-speed manual |
Looking at the comparison chart above, we can see that both models exhibit high quality specs. Starting out, the 2020 Kia Forte is more affordable by about $4,000. On the other hand, the 2020 Mazda3 Sedan has a more powerful engine. Finally, both models come with a 6-speed transmission, however, the Mazda3 comes with an automatic transmission while the Kia Forte is a manual transmission. Another advantage of the 2020 Mazda3 Sedan is its safety technology. This includes:
If you’re interested in getting behind the wheel of a 2020 Mazda3 Sedan, schedule a test drive at Metro Mazda of Mesquite. We look forward to helping you go home with your own Mazda3 model.