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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: $19,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,687

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelForteMazda6
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $30,695
Base Invoice $15,230 $28,991
Premium Package 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Cargo net 40 50
Universal garage door opener 70  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Premium Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Cargo net 32 40
Universal garage door opener 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
4-speed automatic 960  
Options (change) 3,090 50
Options (change) 2,762 40
Destination 695 875
Total Price $19,780 $31,620
Total Invoice $18,687 $29,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,742
Model Year20102017
ModelForteMazda6
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-19
Total Price$19,780$31,620
Adjustments for Features0-7,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,780$23,715
Total Invoice$18,687$29,906
Adjustments for Features0-7,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,687$22,429

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20102017
ModelForteMazda6
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Outside temperature display $50
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,270$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,477

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20102017
ModelForteMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.4 in
Length178.3 in191.5 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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