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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: $9,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelForteMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $27,750 $29,990
Base Invoice $16,660 $26,204 $28,316
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 195 195
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 700    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Universal garage door opener 70 100 100
Satellite radio   430 430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 156 156
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Sunroof 610    
Cargo net 32 40 40
Universal garage door opener 55 80 80
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 1,990 775 775
Options (change) 1,712 620 620
Destination 695 795 795
Total Price $20,180 $29,320 $31,560
Total Invoice $19,067 $27,619 $29,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,447
Model Year201020132013
ModelForteMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4170hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6333, 10333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,180$29,320$31,560
Adjustments for Features0-2,235-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,180$27,085$29,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,140
Total Invoice$19,067$27,619$29,731
Adjustments for Features0-2,105-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,067$25,514$27,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,017

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201020132013
ModelForteMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$745$2,980$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,235$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,105-2,200

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20102013
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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

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

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