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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: $23,680

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,292

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,395 $30,065
Base Invoice $17,520 $28,427
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,205
Cargo net 40 50
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950 1,138
Cargo net 32 40
Options (change) 4,590 1,255
Options (change) 4,077 1,178
Destination 695 835
Total Price $23,680 $32,155
Total Invoice $22,292 $30,440

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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: $5,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,781
Model Year20112016
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine173hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$23,680$32,155
Adjustments for Features0-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,680$29,655
Total Invoice$22,292$30,440
Adjustments for Features0-2,367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,292$28,073

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

Model Year20112016
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $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 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,000$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,367

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20112016
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in90.9 in
Length176.4 in154.1 in
Width69.5 in68.3 in
Height55.1 in48.6 in
Curb Weight2,879 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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