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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: $26,770

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelForteMazda6Mazda6
TrimEXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $31,700 $34,750
Technology Package 2,400    
Premium Package 2,700    
UVO Package 900    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 95 75 75
Rear spoiler 295    
Technology Package 2,167    
Premium Package 2,441    
UVO Package 837    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo net 42 40 40
Cargo mat 78 60 60
Rear spoiler 244    
Options (change) 6,555 125 125
Options (change) 5,902 100 100
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $26,770 $32,720 $35,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,316
Model Year201520182018
ModelForteMazda6Mazda6
TrimEXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 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$26,770$32,720$35,770
Adjustments for Features0-4,225-5,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,770$28,495$30,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201520182018
ModelForteMazda6Mazda6
TrimEXGrand 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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
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$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Road sign information $75$75
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Interior trim, special color  $0
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,650$6,875$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,225$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-128-152

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20152018
ModelForteMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length179.5 in191.5 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height56.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,560 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested360099%
Total Not Requested251%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested27541%
Total Not Requested40059%

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