The 2013 Kia Forte 5-Door vs. the 2012 Mazda 3

 A great balance between the subcompact Rio and the midsize Optima, the 2013 Kia Forte 5-door is one of three body styles available for the 2013 Forte, and Solon, IA drivers will surely be impressed. It's also available as a coupe or a sedan; however, the 5-door model unquestionably gives passengers the most room of the three.

All three styles of next year's Forte are available at McGrath Kia near Solon, IA. The 2013 Forte 5-door is a clean, crisp-looking vehicle with great handling and a smooth ride. The nature of this vehicle makes it a great choice for suburban, country, and city drivers alike. Compared to some of its stiffest competition, the 2013 Forte stacks up quite well. Lets take a look at the new Forte alongside the 2012 Mazda 3.

Features, Powertrain, and Overall Appeal

Both the 2013 Kia Forte 5-door and the 2012 Mazda 3 are terrific automobiles. Each of these compact cars brings something unique to the table and both have been extremely well received by critics and drivers across the country.

As we took at closer look at these two, we truly feel the 2013 Forte 5-door gives drivers more bang for their buck. Starting with the MSRP, the Forte comes in at $18,300, while the Mazda 3 I Touring 5-door is listed at $19,300. Kia's hatchback will save you a great deal of money! Another important factor in choosing a vehicle is the warranty. With a 60,000-mile basic warranty, Kia comes out ahead again, as the Mazda 3 comes with just a 36,000-mile warranty.

Moving inside, the Forte comes with several standard features that are optional on the Mazda 3. Features such as satellite radio, illuminated vanity mirrors, and even an automatic transmission fall into this category. Amenities such as a rear-camera display and automatic climate control are available on the 2013 Forte, but not found on the Mazda 3.

For a complete listing of amenities and features for the 2013 Kia Forte 5-door and the 2012 Mazda 3, visit our dealership today.

Stop by McGrath Kia Today

If you are interested in the 2013 Kia Forte 5-door around solon, IA, be sure to come by and see us at McGrath Kia. Our dealership in located at 1020 North Center Point Road in Hiawatha, IA, so come see us today!