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Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $20,380 Kia Forte Koup SX | |||
| Difference: $12,820 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,267 Kia Forte Koup SX | |||
| Difference: $11,087 | |||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | RX-8 | RX-8 |
| Trim | Koup SX | Base (automatic) | Base (manual) |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $17,695 | $26,435 | $26,435 |
| Base Invoice | $16,860 | $24,458 | $24,458 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,000 | ||
| Sunroof | 700 | ||
| Cargo net | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Universal garage door opener | 70 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | ||
| Shinka Package | 6,885 | 6,165 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 870 | ||
| Sunroof | 610 | ||
| Cargo net | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Universal garage door opener | 55 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | ||
| Shinka Package | 5,923 | 5,304 | |
| Options (change) | 1,990 | 6,925 | 6,205 |
| Options (change) | 1,712 | 5,955 | 5,336 |
| Destination | 695 | 560 | 560 |
| Total Price | $20,380 | $33,920 | $33,200 |
| Total Invoice | $19,267 | $30,973 | $30,354 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,470 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,816 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | RX-8 | RX-8 |
| Trim | Koup SX | Base (automatic) | Base (manual) |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 212hp R2 | 238hp R2 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 300, 9 | 300, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $20,380 | $33,920 | $33,200 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,070 | -1,020 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,380 | $31,850 | $32,180 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $330 |
| Total Invoice | $19,267 | $30,973 | $30,354 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,890 | -933 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $19,267 | $29,083 | $29,421 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $338 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8
| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | RX-8 | RX-8 |
| Trim | Koup SX | Base (automatic) | Base (manual) |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| 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 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Second-row high console | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | |
| Speaker lights | $100 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,795 | $3,865 | $2,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,070 | $1,020 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,890 | -933 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8
| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | RX-8 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.4 in |
| Length | 176.4 in | 174.3 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 52.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,717 lb. | 3,046 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 42.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 35.3 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.5 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 48.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.9 in | 32.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
| Shinka Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Paint, special | 0 | No |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | 15 | No |
| Comfort suspension (upgrade) | 0 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| 225/45ZR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 3575 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 2490 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
| Shinka Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Paint, special | 0 | No |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | 15 | No |
| Comfort suspension (upgrade) | 0 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| 225/45ZR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 3325 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 1940 | 37% |
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