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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,880

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,772

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $4,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringLimitedKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $18,395
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $17,520
Suspension Package 500    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 40 40
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Suspension Package 430    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 32 32
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 970 40 1,790
Options (change) 806 32 1,557
Destination 560 560 695
Total Price $25,965 $27,300 $20,880
Total Invoice $23,934 $25,246 $19,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,139
Model Year200620062011
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringLimitedKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4170hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,965$27,300$20,880
Adjustments for Features-25-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,940$26,025$20,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0
Total Invoice$23,934$25,246$19,772
Adjustments for Features-23-1,1790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,911$24,067$19,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$156$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062011
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringLimitedKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Outside temperature display  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Total Value of Features$3,900$5,150$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-1,1790

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062011
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase91.7 in104.3 in
Length157.3 in176.4 in
Width67.7 in69.5 in
Height49.0 in55.1 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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