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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: $26,770

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,700 $34,750 $19,390
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 75 75 95
Technology Package     2,400
Premium Package     2,700
UVO Package     900
Floor mats     115
Rear spoiler     295
Cargo net 40 40 42
Cargo mat 60 60 78
Technology Package     2,167
Premium Package     2,441
UVO Package     837
Floor mats     93
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 125 125 6,555
Options (change) 100 100 5,902
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $32,720 $35,770 $26,770

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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: $1,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,316
Model Year201820182015
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG22/30 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$26,770
Adjustments for Features-4,225-5,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,495$30,295$26,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182015
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Road sign information$75$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
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$6,875$8,125$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,225$5,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-128-1520

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182015
ModelMazda6Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.3,036 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 in53.0 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

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 vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested360099%
Total Not Requested251%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested27541%
Total Not Requested40059%

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