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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelForteMazda6
TrimSXMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $29,925
Base Invoice $18,190 $27,608
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750 700
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40 40
Navigation system   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Satellite radio   430
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655 609
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32 32
Navigation system   1,740
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 3,590 3,345
Options (change) 3,127 2,865
Destination 750 560
Total Price $23,440 $33,830
Total Invoice $22,067 $31,033

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,645
Model Year20122006
ModelForteMazda6
TrimSXMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$23,440$33,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,440$32,390
Total Invoice$22,067$31,033
Adjustments for Features0-1,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,067$29,712

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122006
ModelForteMazda6
TrimSXMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,600$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,321

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122006
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 Weight2,708 lb.3,288 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested115081%
Total Not Requested27519%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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