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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: $5,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102013
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,935 $28,390 $19,300
Base Invoice $23,960 $26,219 $18,380
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Satellite radio 430 430  
Cargo net 40 40 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Navigation system 1,600 1,600  
Satellite radio 344 344  
Cargo net 32 32 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 2,670 2,670 3,590
Options (change) 2,136 2,136 3,127
Destination 750 750 775
Total Price $29,355 $31,810 $23,665
Total Invoice $26,846 $29,105 $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: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,422
Model Year201020102013
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4272hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10333, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,355$31,810$23,665
Adjustments for Features-155-2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,200$31,555$23,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,355$0
Total Invoice$26,846$29,105$22,282
Adjustments for Features-142-2330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,704$28,872$22,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,168$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020102013
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
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 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver 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$2,430$2,530$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-142-2330

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102013
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.2,730 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%
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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