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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: $23,165

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $10,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,802

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $9,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelForteRX-8RX-8
TrimKoup SXAutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $18,800 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $17,900 $24,458 $24,458
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 40 40
Grand Touring Package   5,335 4,635
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32 32 32
Grand Touring Package   4,922 4,277
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Options (change) 3,590 7,770 7,070
Options (change) 3,127 6,995 6,350
Destination 775 650 650
Total Price $23,165 $34,855 $34,155
Total Invoice $21,802 $32,103 $31,458

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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: $10,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,237
Model Year201320082008
ModelForteRX-8RX-8
TrimKoup SXAutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine173hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$23,165$34,855$34,155
Adjustments for Features0-1,155-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,165$33,700$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$21,802$32,103$31,458
Adjustments for Features0-1,064-166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,802$31,039$31,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$253

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201320082008
ModelForteRX-8RX-8
TrimKoup SXAutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr 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  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
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  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,495$3,650$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155$180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,064-166

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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 Year20132008
ModelForteRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in106.4 in
Length176.4 in174.3 in
Width69.5 in69.7 in
Height55.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,738 lb.3,046 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%
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 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested327556%
Total Not Requested257544%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested302560%
Total Not Requested202540%

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