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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: $28,095

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,311

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,925 $21,300
Base Invoice $27,608 $20,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Navigation system 2,000  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo mat 50 95
Universal garage door opener 75 350
Remote start 350 495
Sunroof 700  
Premium Plus Package   4,490
Floor mats   125
Rear spoiler   295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Navigation system 1,740  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo mat 40 78
Universal garage door opener 60 291
Remote start 280 410
Sunroof 609  
Premium Plus Package   4,119
Floor mats   102
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 3,820 5,900
Options (change) 3,245 5,286
Destination 560 895
Total Price $34,305 $28,095
Total Invoice $31,413 $26,311

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,172
Model Year20062017
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4164hp 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$34,305$28,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,305$25,885
Total Invoice$31,413$26,311
Adjustments for Features0-2,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,413$24,241

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062017
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand TouringEX
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $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
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,915$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,070

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062017
ModelMazda6Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in106.3 in
Length186.8 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height56.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,288 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Sunroof900Yes
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 seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested260054%
Total Not Requested217546%

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