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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: $26,475

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $9,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,840

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152010
ModelForteRX-8
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $20,590 $31,960
Base Invoice $19,428 $29,566
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 700
Technology Package 1,900  
Premium Package 1,900  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 95 50
Navigation system   2,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 940 645
Technology Package 1,717  
Premium Package 1,717  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo mat 78 36
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 5,060 2,790
Options (change) 4,587 2,433
Destination 825 750
Total Price $26,475 $35,500
Total Invoice $24,840 $32,749

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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: $9,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,003
Model Year20152010
ModelForteRX-8
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$26,475$35,500
Adjustments for Features-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,375$35,500
Total Invoice$24,840$32,749
Adjustments for Features-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,746$32,749

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152010
ModelForteRX-8
TrimKoup SXGrand Touring
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,450$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-940

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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 Year20152010
ModelForteRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length178.3 in175.6 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height55.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,094 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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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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
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 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 controls100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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