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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: $6,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,360 $19,300
Base Invoice $20,667 $18,380
Grand Touring Package 3,840  
215/45WR18 0  
Navigation system 2,000  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 40
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
Grand Touring Package 3,533  
215/45WR18 0  
Navigation system 1,600  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 32
6-speed shiftable automatic 874  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 7,260 3,590
Options (change) 6,383 3,127
Destination 670 775
Total Price $30,290 $23,665
Total Invoice $27,720 $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: $6,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,636
Model Year20082013
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,290$23,665
Adjustments for Features0-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,290$23,455
Total Invoice$27,720$22,282
Adjustments for Features0-198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,720$22,084

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
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
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,815$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-198

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,347 lb.2,898 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 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested247560%
Total Not Requested167540%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
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 key250No
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%

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