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Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,280

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $13,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,217

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $12,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelForteForteRX-8
TrimKoup EXKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $16,595 $17,695 $31,960
Base Invoice $15,810 $16,860 $29,566
Leather seating surfaces 1,000 1,000  
Sunroof 700 700  
Cargo net 40 40 40
Universal garage door opener 70 70  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 180  
Temporary spare tire     395
Leather seating surfaces 870 870  
Sunroof 610 610  
Cargo net 32 32 32
Universal garage door opener 55 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 145  
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 1,990 1,990 435
Options (change) 1,712 1,712 352
Destination 695 695 750
Total Price $19,280 $20,380 $33,145
Total Invoice $18,217 $19,267 $30,668

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,370
Model Year201020102010
ModelForteForteRX-8
TrimKoup EXKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine156hp I4173hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$19,280$20,380$33,145
Adjustments for Features0-975-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,280$19,405$29,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$0
Total Invoice$18,217$19,267$30,668
Adjustments for Features0-922-3,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,217$18,345$27,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$128$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201020102010
ModelForteForteRX-8
TrimKoup EXKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Speaker lights $100 
Trip computer $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$845$1,820$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-922-3,081

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102010
ModelForteRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in106.4 in
Length176.4 in175.6 in
Width69.5 in69.7 in
Height55.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,717 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

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