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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: $22,665

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,413

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,240 $21,300
Base Invoice $23,323 $20,130
Premium Package 1 1,600  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 50
Rear spoiler 350 295
Floor mats   125
Premium Package 1 1,374  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 42
Rear spoiler 280 244
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 2,420 470
Options (change) 2,030 388
Destination 670 895
Total Price $28,330 $22,665
Total Invoice $26,023 $21,413

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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: $5,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,339
Model Year20082017
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,330$22,665
Adjustments for Features-2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,035$22,665
Total Invoice$26,023$21,413
Adjustments for Features-2710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,752$21,413

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

Model Year20082017
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
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 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top$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 changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
No leather in second row$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,595$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2710

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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 Year20082017
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 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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