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Kia Forte vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,295

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,621

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimEXRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,600 $32,750
Base Invoice $20,410 $30,964
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Rear spoiler 295 350
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 60
All-weather floor mats   90
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Rear spoiler 244 280
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 40
Cargo tray 67 48
All-weather floor mats   72
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,016
Options (change) 4,800 1,625
Options (change) 4,316 1,456
Destination 895 875
Total Price $27,295 $35,250
Total Invoice $25,621 $33,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,157
Model Year20182018
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimEXRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine164hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$27,295$35,250
Adjustments for Features-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,715$35,250
Total Invoice$25,621$33,295
Adjustments for Features-1,4830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,138$33,295

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20182018
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimEXRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player, remote $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,775$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4830

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20182018
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in90.9 in
Length179.5 in154.1 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested267560%
Total Not Requested180040%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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