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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: $22,965

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,693

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $21,600 $25,240
Base Invoice $20,410 $23,323
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 40
Rear spoiler 295 350
Premium Package 2   1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Satellite radio   430
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 32
Rear spoiler 244 280
Premium Package 2   1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,012
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 470 3,170
Options (change) 388 2,742
Destination 895 670
Total Price $22,965 $29,080
Total Invoice $21,693 $26,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,311
Model Year20182008
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine164hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$22,965$29,080
Adjustments for Features0-795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,965$28,285
Total Invoice$21,693$26,735
Adjustments for Features0-731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,693$26,004

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

Model Year20182008
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
No leather in second row $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,550$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-731

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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 Year20182008
ModelForteMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.3 in91.7 in
Length179.5 in157.3 in
Width70.1 in67.7 in
Height56.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 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 controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

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