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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: $20,905

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $6,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,880

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $5,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720162016
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,650 $19,890 $20,690
Base Invoice $22,767 $18,895 $19,521
Premium Package 1 1,600    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Floor mats   115 115
Premium Package 1 1,374    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 2,070 165 165
Options (change) 1,750 135 135
Destination 595 850 850
Total Price $27,315 $20,905 $21,705
Total Invoice $25,112 $19,880 $20,506

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,233
Model Year200720162016
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine166hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,315$20,905$21,705
Adjustments for Features-2,820-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,495$20,280$21,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$25,112$19,880$20,506
Adjustments for Features-2,593-5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,519$19,286$20,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,220

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

Model Year200720162016
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,770$3,575$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,820$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,593-5940

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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 Year20072016
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase91.7 in106.3 in
Length157.3 in178.3 in
Width67.7 in70.1 in
Height49.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft313.3 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 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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