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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: $20,880

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,772

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $4,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,395 $24,650
Base Invoice $17,520 $22,767
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40 40
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Satellite radio   430
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32 32
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,013
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,790 1,570
Options (change) 1,557 1,389
Destination 695 595
Total Price $20,880 $26,815
Total Invoice $19,772 $24,751

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,079
Model Year20112007
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine173hp I4163hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$20,880$26,815
Adjustments for Features0-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,880$25,840
Total Invoice$19,772$24,751
Adjustments for Features0-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,772$23,851

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

Model Year20112007
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Outside temperature display$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,675$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-900

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

Model Year20112007
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 Weight2,831 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
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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
163 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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