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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: $27,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,700 $34,750 $21,600
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 75 75 95
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Floor mats     125
Universal garage door opener     350
Rear spoiler     295
Cargo net 40 40 42
Cargo mat 60 60 78
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Floor mats     102
Universal garage door opener     291
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 125 125 4,815
Options (change) 100 100 4,327
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $32,720 $35,770 $27,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,753
Model Year201820182018
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$32,720$35,770$27,310
Adjustments for Features-2,925-4,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,795$31,595$27,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Road sign information$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,225$6,475$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$4,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-89-1160

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelMazda6Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested442599%
Total Not Requested501%

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