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Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelForteMazda6
TrimSXMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $29,925
Base Invoice $16,660 $27,608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 175
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700 700
Cargo net 40 40
Universal garage door opener 70 75
Satellite radio   430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 140
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610 609
Cargo net 32 32
Universal garage door opener 55 60
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,990 1,420
Options (change) 1,712 1,185
Destination 695 560
Total Price $20,180 $31,905
Total Invoice $19,067 $29,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,324
Model Year20102006
ModelForteMazda6
TrimSXMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$20,180$31,905
Adjustments for Features0-3,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,180$28,685
Total Invoice$19,067$29,353
Adjustments for Features0-2,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,067$26,391

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20102006
ModelForteMazda6
TrimSXMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,145$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,962

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20102006
ModelForteMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in105.3 in
Length178.3 in186.8 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,288 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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