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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: $27,805

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,042

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelForteMazda6
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $29,810
Base Invoice $20,410 $28,146
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo mat 95  
Cargo net 50 40
Remote start 495 350
Rear spoiler 295 400
Navigation system   2,000
Technology Package   1,785
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
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) 5,310 4,575
Options (change) 4,737 3,660
Destination 895 795
Total Price $27,805 $35,180
Total Invoice $26,042 $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: $8,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,669
Model Year20182012
ModelForteMazda6
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,805$35,180
Adjustments for Features-1,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,620$35,180
Total Invoice$26,042$32,601
Adjustments for Features-1,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,932$32,601

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20182012
ModelForteMazda6
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,575$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1100

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20182012
ModelForteMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length179.5 in193.7 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Room53.8 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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested282563%
Total Not Requested165037%

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 headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested152580%
Total Not Requested37520%

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