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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: $21,465

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,242

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,845 $29,895 $17,800
Base Invoice $22,528 $28,235 $16,950
Moonroof & Bose Audio Package 1,325    
Technology Package 1,550    
Cargo net 50 50 40
Fog lights 370    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050    
Premium Package     950
Technology Package     1,900
Moonroof & Bose Audio Package 1,143    
Technology Package 1,338    
Cargo net 40 40 32
Fog lights 296    
6-speed shiftable automatic 990    
Premium Package     830
Technology Package     1,655
Options (change) 4,345 50 2,890
Options (change) 3,807 40 2,517
Destination 820 820 775
Total Price $29,010 $30,765 $21,465
Total Invoice $27,155 $29,095 $20,242

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,621
Model Year201520152013
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG26/38 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19205/55-16
Total Price$29,010$30,765$21,465
Adjustments for Features-1,925-4,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,085$26,290$21,465
Cost Above Minimum$795$0$0
Total Invoice$27,155$29,095$20,242
Adjustments for Features-1,802-4,2320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,353$24,863$20,242
Cost Above Minimum$490$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152013
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,250$5,800$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$4,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,802-4,2320

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152013
ModelMazda6Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in104.3 in
Length191.5 in178.3 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,232 lb.2,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Touring

Moonroof & Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 231W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested105062%
Total Not Requested65038%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

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