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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: $18,215

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $11,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,775

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $9,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelForteRX-8RX-8
TrimLXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $16,700 $27,860 $31,000
Base Invoice $16,367 $25,785 $28,681
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50 40 40
Cargo mat 95 50 50
6-speed shiftable automatic   700 700
Satellite radio   430 430
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo net 42 32 32
Cargo mat 78 36 36
6-speed shiftable automatic   645 645
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 620 1,220 1,220
Options (change) 513 1,057 1,057
Destination 895 670 670
Total Price $18,215 $29,750 $32,890
Total Invoice $17,775 $27,512 $30,408

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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: $9,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,629
Model Year201820092009
ModelForteRX-8RX-8
TrimLXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine147hp I4212hp R2212hp R2
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4100, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$18,215$29,750$32,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,280-5,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,215$27,470$27,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340
Total Invoice$17,775$27,512$30,408
Adjustments for Features0-2,108-4,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,775$25,404$25,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$307

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201820092009
ModelForteRX-8RX-8
TrimLXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer$150  
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  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,545$3,825$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,280$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,108-4,697

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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 Year20182009
ModelForteRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length179.5 in175.6 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,956 lb.3,094 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 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 controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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 controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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