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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: $12,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,802

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $10,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelForteRX-8
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $18,800 $32,260
Base Invoice $17,900 $29,878
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo net 40 40
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo net 32 32
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 3,590 2,435
Options (change) 3,127 2,072
Destination 775 795
Total Price $23,165 $35,490
Total Invoice $21,802 $32,745

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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: $10,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,416
Model Year20132011
ModelForteRX-8
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine173hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,165$35,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,165$33,835
Total Invoice$21,802$32,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,802$31,218

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132011
ModelForteRX-8
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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
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
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$1,770$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,527

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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 Year20132011
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 Weight2,738 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.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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