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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: $22,965

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,693

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringLimitedEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $21,600
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $20,410
Premium Package 1,600    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 40 50
Rear spoiler 350 350 295
Floor mats     125
Premium Package 1,374    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 32 42
Rear spoiler 280 280 244
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 2,420 390 470
Options (change) 2,030 312 388
Destination 560 560 895
Total Price $27,415 $27,650 $22,965
Total Invoice $25,158 $25,526 $21,693

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,753
Model Year200620062018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringLimitedEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
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$27,415$27,650$22,965
Adjustments for Features00-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,415$27,650$22,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$25,158$25,526$21,693
Adjustments for Features00-288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,158$25,526$21,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$368$0

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

Model Year200620062018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringLimitedEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,545$4,545$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$305
Value of Feature Adjustments00-288

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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 Year20062018
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in106.3 in
Length157.3 in179.5 in
Width67.7 in70.1 in
Height49.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.9 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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