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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: $9,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,737

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $9,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelForteMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup EXSportClubGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $16,595 $23,720 $26,705 $27,350
Base Invoice $15,810 $22,424 $25,244 $25,854
Cargo net 40 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 70      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180      
Convenience Package   1,080    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,180 600 1,100
Satellite radio   430 430 430
Cargo net 32 40 40 40
Universal garage door opener 55      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145      
Convenience Package   928    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,206 565 1,039
Satellite radio   344 344 344
Options (change) 290 2,740 1,080 1,580
Options (change) 232 2,518 949 1,423
Destination 695 795 795 795
Total Price $17,580 $27,255 $28,580 $29,725
Total Invoice $16,737 $25,737 $26,988 $28,072

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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: $6,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,695
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelForteMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup EXSportClubGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine156hp I4158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$17,580$27,255$28,580$29,725
Adjustments for Features0-3,500-3,500-5,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,580$23,755$25,080$24,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,325$920
Total Invoice$16,737$25,737$26,988$28,072
Adjustments for Features0-3,305-3,305-4,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,737$22,432$23,683$23,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,251$871

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

Model Year2010201320132013
ModelForteMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup EXSportClubGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Roll bar $200$200$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$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
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   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
No leather in second row   $-300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,625$5,125$5,125$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,500$3,500$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,305-3,305-4,769

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

Model Year20102013
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.2,542 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 Sport

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50No
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

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%

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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