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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,925 $19,100
Base Invoice $27,608 $18,190
Navigation system 2,000  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 40
Sunroof 700 750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Technology Package   1,800
Leather Package   1,000
Navigation system 1,740  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 32
Sunroof 609 655
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Technology Package   1,570
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 3,345 3,590
Options (change) 2,865 3,127
Destination 560 750
Total Price $33,830 $23,440
Total Invoice $31,033 $22,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,645
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,830$23,440
Adjustments for Features-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,390$23,440
Total Invoice$31,033$22,067
Adjustments for Features-1,3210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,712$22,067

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,040$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3210

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda6Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in104.3 in
Length186.8 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height56.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,288 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115081%
Total Not Requested27519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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