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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: $23,665

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimMazdaSpeed6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $19,300
Base Invoice $25,833 $18,380
Grand Touring Package 1,930  
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
Grand Touring Package 1,775  
Navigation system 1,600  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 32
Sunroof 560 655
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Technology Package   1,570
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 5,275 3,590
Options (change) 4,451 3,127
Destination 595 775
Total Price $33,865 $23,665
Total Invoice $30,879 $22,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,330
Model Year20072013
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimMazdaSpeed6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp 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$33,865$23,665
Adjustments for Features-1,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,475$23,665
Total Invoice$30,879$22,282
Adjustments for Features-1,2670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,612$22,282

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072013
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimMazdaSpeed6SX
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2670

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072013
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.2,730 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42524%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
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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