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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: $9,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelForteMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $32,300 $35,400
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32 40 40
Options (change) 3,590 50 50
Options (change) 3,127 40 40
Destination 750 945 945
Total Price $23,440 $33,295 $36,395

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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: $3,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,294
Model Year201220202020
ModelForteMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 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$23,440$33,295$36,395
Adjustments for Features0-6,600-7,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,440$26,695$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,850

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201220202020
ModelForteMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Universal garage door opener $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 warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Road sign information $75$75
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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  
Total Value of Features$1,875$8,475$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,600$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-195-212

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122020
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 Weight2,870 lb.3,580 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 SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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