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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: $17,580

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $12,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,737

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $10,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup EXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $16,595 $26,350
Base Invoice $15,810 $24,346
Cargo net 40 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Universal garage door opener 70  
Premium Package   1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Cargo net 32 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Premium Package   1,417
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,013
Options (change) 290 2,790
Options (change) 232 2,462
Destination 695 670
Total Price $17,580 $29,810
Total Invoice $16,737 $27,478

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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: $6,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,303
Model Year20102009
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup EXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine156hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
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$17,580$29,810
Adjustments for Features0-5,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,580$23,910
Total Invoice$16,737$27,478
Adjustments for Features0-5,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,737$22,040

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

Model Year20102009
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup EXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
No leather in second row $-300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,275$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,438

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

Model Year20102009
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 Weight2,716 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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