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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: $5,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,718

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,360 $19,990
Base Invoice $20,667 $18,993
Grand Touring Package 3,840  
215/45WR18 0  
Navigation system 2,000  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo mat 50 95
Remote start 350 495
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Premium Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   115
Rear spoiler   295
Grand Touring Package 3,533  
215/45WR18 0  
Navigation system 1,600  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo mat 40 78
Remote start 280 410
6-speed shiftable automatic 874  
Premium Package   2,717
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   93
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 7,660 4,400
Options (change) 6,703 3,875
Destination 670 850
Total Price $30,690 $25,240
Total Invoice $28,040 $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: $5,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,613
Model Year20082016
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,690$25,240
Adjustments for Features0-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,690$24,930
Total Invoice$28,040$23,718
Adjustments for Features0-291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,040$23,427

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimsEX
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
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
USB port $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 
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
Total Value of Features$2,840$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-291

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,347 lb.3,036 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 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested260063%
Total Not Requested155037%

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 key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested295087%
Total Not Requested42513%

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