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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: $24,365

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $20,600 $27,350
Base Invoice $19,436 $25,854
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,100
Premium Package 1,800  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 50
Satellite radio   430
6-speed shiftable automatic 942 1,039
Premium Package 1,624  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 40
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,965 1,580
Options (change) 2,701 1,423
Destination 800 795
Total Price $24,365 $29,725
Total Invoice $22,937 $28,072

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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: $5,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,187
Model Year20142013
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine201hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$24,365$29,725
Adjustments for Features-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,310$29,725
Total Invoice$22,937$28,072
Adjustments for Features-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,885$28,072

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

Model Year20142013
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,950$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-520

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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 Year20142013
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.3 in91.7 in
Length178.3 in157.3 in
Width70.1 in67.7 in
Height55.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.2,542 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.3 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

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%

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