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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: $22,365

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,192

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $6,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,800 $26,350
Base Invoice $17,900 $24,346
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,100
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40 40
Premium Package   1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic 960 1,013
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32 32
Premium Package   1,417
Options (change) 2,790 2,790
Options (change) 2,517 2,462
Destination 775 670
Total Price $22,365 $29,810
Total Invoice $21,192 $27,478

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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: $5,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,581
Model Year20132009
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine173hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$22,365$29,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,365$27,960
Total Invoice$21,192$27,478
Adjustments for Features0-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,192$25,773

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

Model Year20132009
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
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 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,875$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,705

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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 Year20132009
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 Weight2,906 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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