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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: $21,140

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,942

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelForteMazda6
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $30,695
Base Invoice $16,760 $28,991
Premium Package 950  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40 50
Premium Package 830  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32 40
Options (change) 2,790 50
Options (change) 2,432 40
Destination 750 875
Total Price $21,140 $31,620
Total Invoice $19,942 $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: $3,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,273
Model Year20122017
ModelForteMazda6
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-19
Total Price$21,140$31,620
Adjustments for Features0-7,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,140$24,545
Total Invoice$19,942$29,906
Adjustments for Features0-6,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,942$23,215

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122017
ModelForteMazda6
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$1,425$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,691

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122017
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 Weight2,769 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

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