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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,060

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $9,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,632

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $7,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172007
ModelForteRX-8
TrimLXAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $16,600 $26,435
Base Invoice $16,271 $24,458
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 95 50
Rear spoiler 295 360
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo mat 78 36
Rear spoiler 244 288
Options (change) 565 450
Options (change) 466 356
Destination 895 595
Total Price $18,060 $27,480
Total Invoice $17,632 $25,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,379
Model Year20172007
ModelForteRX-8
TrimLXAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine147hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/55-16
Total Price$18,060$27,480
Adjustments for Features0-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,060$27,050
Total Invoice$17,632$25,409
Adjustments for Features0-398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,632$25,011

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172007
ModelForteRX-8
TrimLXAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,070$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-398

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172007
ModelForteRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length179.5 in174.3 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,956 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft37.6 ft3

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