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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: $7,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelForteMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $18,550 $24,330
Base Invoice $16,660 $17,601 $22,482
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180   200
Cargo net 40 40 40
Universal garage door opener 70   75
Grand Touring Package   6,560  
215/55VR17   0  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,760 1,760
Touring Package     1,030
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Sunroof 610    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145   0
Cargo net 32 32 32
Universal garage door opener 55   0
Grand Touring Package   5,598  
215/55VR17   0  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,408 1,408
Touring Package     948
Options (change) 1,990 8,360 3,105
Options (change) 1,712 7,038 2,388
Destination 695 670 670
Total Price $20,180 $27,580 $28,105
Total Invoice $19,067 $25,309 $25,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,663
Model Year201020092009
ModelForteMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4170hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6333, 10333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$20,180$27,580$28,105
Adjustments for Features0-2,810-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,180$24,770$26,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175
Total Invoice$19,067$25,309$25,540
Adjustments for Features0-2,579-1,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,067$22,730$24,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,756

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201020092009
ModelForteMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,720$4,530$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,810$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,579-1,054

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20102009
ModelForteMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.8 in
Length178.3 in193.7 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested275052%
Total Not Requested249048%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 333W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 333W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%

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