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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: $20,030

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $7,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,967

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $6,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup EXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $16,595 $25,240
Base Invoice $15,810 $23,323
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700  
Cargo net 40 40
4-speed automatic 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Satellite radio   430
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610  
Cargo net 32 32
4-speed automatic 950  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,012
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,740 1,570
Options (change) 2,462 1,388
Destination 695 670
Total Price $20,030 $27,480
Total Invoice $18,967 $25,381

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,352
Model Year20102008
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup EXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine156hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$20,030$27,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,030$26,330
Total Invoice$18,967$25,381
Adjustments for Features0-1,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,967$24,319

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

Model Year20102008
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup EXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
No leather in second row $-300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,625$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,062

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

Model Year20102008
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in91.7 in
Length176.4 in157.3 in
Width69.5 in67.7 in
Height55.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,749 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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