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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: $27,240

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,514

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelForteMazda6
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $29,810
Base Invoice $18,993 $28,146
Premium Package 3,000  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo mat 95  
Cargo net 50 40
Remote start 495 350
Rear spoiler 295 400
Navigation system   2,000
Technology Package   1,785
Premium Package 2,717  
Premium Plus Package 1,796  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo mat 78  
Cargo net 42 32
Remote start 410 280
Rear spoiler 244 320
Navigation system   1,600
Technology Package   1,428
Options (change) 6,400 4,575
Options (change) 5,671 3,660
Destination 850 795
Total Price $27,240 $35,180
Total Invoice $25,514 $32,601

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,517
Model Year20162012
ModelForteMazda6
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,240$35,180
Adjustments for Features0-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,240$34,565
Total Invoice$25,514$32,601
Adjustments for Features0-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,514$32,031

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20162012
ModelForteMazda6
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,425$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-570

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20162012
ModelForteMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length179.5 in193.7 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft316.6 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 key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested325096%
Total Not Requested1254%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested102554%
Total Not Requested87546%

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