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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: $24,405

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $8,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182021
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,700 $34,750 $22,790
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 75 75 95
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Cargo net 40 40 42
Cargo mat 60 60 78
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 125 125 620
Options (change) 100 100 513
Destination 895 895 995
Total Price $32,720 $35,770 $24,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte GT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $779
Model Year201820182021
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$32,720$35,770$24,405
Adjustments for Features-8,300-9,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,420$26,220$24,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182021
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forte
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,125$11,375$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,300$9,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-252-2660

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182021
ModelMazda6Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in182.7 in
Width72.4 in70.9 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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