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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,700 $34,750 $18,895
Cargo net 50 50 40
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Technology Package     1,800
Cargo net 40 40 32
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Technology Package     1,570
Options (change) 50 50 3,590
Options (change) 40 40 3,127
Destination 895 895 695
Total Price $32,645 $35,695 $23,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,089
Model Year201820182011
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$32,645$35,695$23,180
Adjustments for Features-6,450-7,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,195$27,995$23,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182011
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureSX
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Road sign information$75$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,275$9,525$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,450$7,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-185-2020

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,560 lb.2,870 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 SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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