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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: $27,265

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,569

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelMazda6Forte
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $19,390
Base Invoice $28,316 $18,432
Technology Package 1,785 2,400
Navigation system 2,000  
Cargo net 50 50
Remote start 350 495
Rear spoiler 435 295
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   115
Technology Package 1,428 2,167
Navigation system 1,600  
Cargo net 40 42
Remote start 280 410
Rear spoiler 348 244
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Cargo mat   78
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 4,620 7,050
Options (change) 3,696 6,312
Destination 795 825
Total Price $35,405 $27,265
Total Invoice $32,807 $25,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,131
Model Year20132015
ModelMazda6Forte
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$35,405$27,265
Adjustments for Features-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,290$27,265
Total Invoice$32,807$25,569
Adjustments for Features-1070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,700$25,569

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132015
ModelMazda6Forte
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,540$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1070

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132015
ModelMazda6Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length193.7 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.6 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested152580%
Total Not Requested37520%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested305084%
Total Not Requested57516%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested22533%
Total Not Requested45067%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%

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