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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: $27,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteMazda6Mazda6
TrimEXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $31,700 $34,750
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 95 75 75
Rear spoiler 295    
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo net 42 40 40
Cargo mat 78 60 60
Rear spoiler 244    
Options (change) 4,815 125 125
Options (change) 4,327 100 100
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $27,310 $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: $2,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,753
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteMazda6Mazda6
TrimEXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 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$27,310$32,720$35,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,925-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,310$29,795$31,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201820182018
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  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Road sign information $75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
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$2,300$5,225$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-89-116

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20182018
ModelForteMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length179.5 in191.5 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Room53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested442599%
Total Not Requested501%

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