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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: $26,260

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,585

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelForteRX-8
TrimKoup SXAutomatic
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $20,600 $26,435
Base Invoice $19,436 $24,458
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Technology Package 1,800  
Premium Package 1,800  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 95 50
Grand Touring Package   5,335
Navigation system   2,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 942  
Technology Package 1,570  
Premium Package 1,624  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo mat 78 36
Grand Touring Package   4,922
Navigation system   1,721
Options (change) 4,860 7,425
Options (change) 4,349 6,711
Destination 800 650
Total Price $26,260 $34,510
Total Invoice $24,585 $31,819

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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: $9,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,521
Model Year20142008
ModelForteRX-8
TrimKoup SXAutomatic
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$26,260$34,510
Adjustments for Features-1,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,885$34,510
Total Invoice$24,585$31,819
Adjustments for Features-1,2870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,298$31,819

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142008
ModelForteRX-8
TrimKoup SXAutomatic
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,100$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2870

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142008
ModelForteRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length178.3 in174.3 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height55.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested400068%
Total Not Requested185032%

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