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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: $23,960

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $3,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720212021
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimGrand TouringEXGT
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,650 $23,090 $22,790
Premium Package 1 1,600    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Rear spoiler 350 295  
Floor mats   125 125
Premium Package 1 1,374    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Rear spoiler 280 244  
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 2,420 470 175
Options (change) 2,030 388 144
Destination 595 995 995
Total Price $27,665 $24,555 $23,960

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,317
Model Year200720212021
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimGrand TouringEXGT
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6S7
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$27,665$24,555$23,960
Adjustments for Features-1,020-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,645$23,830$23,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$130

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

Model Year200720212021
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimGrand TouringEXGT
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
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
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,745$4,450$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-936-410

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

Model Year20072021
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in106.3 in
Length157.3 in182.7 in
Width67.7 in70.9 in
Height49.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.3 ft3

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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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