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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
TrimisSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,550 $24,330 $18,895
Base Invoice $17,601 $22,482 $18,000
Grand Touring Package 6,560 4,135  
215/55VR17 0    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,760 1,760  
Cargo net 40 40 40
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Grand Touring Package 5,598 3,806  
215/55VR17 0    
Navigation system 1,600 1,600  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,408 1,408  
Cargo net 32 32 32
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 10,360 7,935 3,590
Options (change) 8,638 6,846 3,127
Destination 670 670 695
Total Price $29,580 $32,935 $23,180
Total Invoice $26,909 $29,998 $21,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,014
Model Year200920092011
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
TrimisSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4272hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10333, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,580$32,935$23,180
Adjustments for Features-1,180-2,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,400$30,805$23,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,405$0
Total Invoice$26,909$29,998$21,822
Adjustments for Features-1,073-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,836$28,058$21,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,222$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092011
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
TrimisSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,055$4,005$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$2,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,073-1,9400

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
ModelMazda6Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in104.3 in
Length193.7 in178.3 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,259 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested295056%
Total Not Requested229044%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 333W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 333W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested217549%
Total Not Requested227551%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested115084%
Total Not Requested22516%
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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