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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: $25,240

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,718

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimMazdaSpeed6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $19,990
Base Invoice $25,833 $18,993
Grand Touring Package 1,930  
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 Package   3,000
Floor mats   115
Rear spoiler   295
Grand Touring Package 1,775  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Navigation system 1,600  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo mat 40 78
Universal garage door opener 60 291
Remote start 280 410
Sunroof 560  
Premium Package   2,717
Floor mats   93
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 5,750 4,400
Options (change) 4,831 3,875
Destination 595 850
Total Price $34,340 $25,240
Total Invoice $31,259 $23,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,481
Model Year20072016
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimMazdaSpeed6EX
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$34,340$25,240
Adjustments for Features-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,175$25,240
Total Invoice$31,259$23,718
Adjustments for Features-1,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,199$23,718

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072016
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimMazdaSpeed6EX
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 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,015$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0600

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072016
ModelMazda6Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in106.3 in
Length186.8 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height56.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,288 lb.2,960 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 in53.0 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
Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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 Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%

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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested320095%
Total Not Requested1755%

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