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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: $22,580

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,328

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $4,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $20,590 $24,435
Base Invoice $19,428 $22,568
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,100
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 40
Premium Package   1,250
Satellite radio   430
6-speed shiftable automatic 940 945
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 32
Premium Package   1,074
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,165 2,820
Options (change) 1,075 2,395
Destination 825 560
Total Price $22,580 $27,815
Total Invoice $21,328 $25,523

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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: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,066
Model Year20152006
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine201hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$22,580$27,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,580$25,495
Total Invoice$21,328$25,523
Adjustments for Features0-2,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,328$23,394

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

Model Year20152006
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 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,650$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,129

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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 Year20152006
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.2,527 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
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
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

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