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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: $10,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,242

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,695 $17,800
Base Invoice $28,991 $16,950
Cargo net 50 40
Premium Package   950
Technology Package   1,900
Cargo net 40 32
Premium Package   830
Technology Package   1,655
Options (change) 50 2,890
Options (change) 40 2,517
Destination 875 775
Total Price $31,620 $21,465
Total Invoice $29,906 $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: $3,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,020
Model Year20172013
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19205/55-16
Total Price$31,620$21,465
Adjustments for Features-7,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,595$21,465
Total Invoice$29,906$20,242
Adjustments for Features-6,6440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,262$20,242

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172013
ModelMazda6Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,500$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6440

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172013
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 Weight3,250 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte specs.

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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