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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: $15,825

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $8,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,502

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $7,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelForteMazda6
TrimLXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $22,360
Base Invoice $14,700 $20,667
Floor mats 95  
Cargo net 40 40
Satellite radio   430
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Floor mats 75  
Cargo net 32 32
Satellite radio   344
6-speed shiftable automatic   874
Options (change) 135 1,420
Options (change) 107 1,250
Destination 695 670
Total Price $15,825 $24,450
Total Invoice $15,502 $22,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,341
Model Year20112008
ModelForteMazda6
TrimLXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4212hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/50-17
Total Price$15,825$24,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,825$21,480
Total Invoice$15,502$22,587
Adjustments for Features0-2,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,502$19,843

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20112008
ModelForteMazda6
TrimLXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Power front side windows $250
Power locks $275
Power rear side windows $200
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Manual remote mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Power mirrors $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,195$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,744

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20112008
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 Weight2,707 lb.3,347 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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