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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: $21,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelForteMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $31,700 $34,750
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 700    
Universal garage door opener 70    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Cargo net 40 50 50
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Sunroof 610    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Cargo net 32 40 40
5-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Options (change) 2,990 50 50
Options (change) 2,662 40 40
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $21,180 $32,645 $35,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,322
Model Year201020182018
ModelForteMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6231, 11231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-19225/45-19
Total Price$21,180$32,645$35,695
Adjustments for Features0-7,930-9,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,180$24,715$26,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201020182018
ModelForteMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Road sign information $75$75
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,570$9,500$10,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,930$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-227-240

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20102018
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 Weight2,868 lb.3,560 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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