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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: $25,240

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,718

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelForteMazda6
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $22,360
Base Invoice $18,993 $20,667
Premium Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 95 50
Remote start 495 350
Rear spoiler 295  
Navigation system   2,000
Grand Touring Package   3,840
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Satellite radio   430
Premium Package 2,717  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo mat 78 40
Remote start 410 280
Rear spoiler 244  
Navigation system   1,600
Grand Touring Package   3,533
6-speed shiftable automatic   874
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 4,400 7,660
Options (change) 3,875 6,703
Destination 850 670
Total Price $25,240 $30,690
Total Invoice $23,718 $28,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,613
Model Year20162008
ModelForteMazda6
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4212hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$25,240$30,690
Adjustments for Features-3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,930$30,690
Total Invoice$23,718$28,040
Adjustments for Features-2910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,427$28,040

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20162008
ModelForteMazda6
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,150$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2910

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20162008
ModelForteMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.3 in
Length179.5 in186.8 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested295087%
Total Not Requested42513%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested260063%
Total Not Requested155037%

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