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

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Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,140

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $13,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,017

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $11,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelForteRX-8
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $18,600 $32,260
Base Invoice $17,710 $29,878
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40 40
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32 32
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 1,790 1,135
Options (change) 1,557 997
Destination 750 795
Total Price $21,140 $34,190
Total Invoice $20,017 $31,670

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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: $9,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,592
Model Year20122011
ModelForteRX-8
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine173hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$21,140$34,190
Adjustments for Features0-3,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,140$30,885
Total Invoice$20,017$31,670
Adjustments for Features0-3,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,017$28,609

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122011
ModelForteRX-8
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,420$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,061

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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 Year20122011
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 Weight2,831 lb.3,094 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.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500		1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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