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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: $26,405

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,780

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $20,690 $30,065
Base Invoice $19,521 $28,427
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,205
Premium Tech Package 3,700  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 50
6-speed shiftable automatic 940 1,138
Premium Tech Package 3,334  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 40
Options (change) 4,865 1,255
Options (change) 4,409 1,178
Destination 850 835
Total Price $26,405 $32,155
Total Invoice $24,780 $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: $4,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,174
Model Year20162016
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine201hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$26,405$32,155
Adjustments for Features0-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,405$30,585
Total Invoice$24,780$30,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,780$28,954

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

Model Year20162016
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 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,700$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,486

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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 Year20162016
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.3 in90.9 in
Length178.3 in154.1 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height55.5 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in52.0 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 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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Total Requested232561%
Total Not Requested147539%

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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