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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: $21,140

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,017

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,350 $18,600
Base Invoice $24,346 $17,710
Premium Package 1,650  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Cargo net 40 40
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Premium Package 1,417  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013  
Cargo net 32 32
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 2,790 1,790
Options (change) 2,462 1,557
Destination 670 750
Total Price $29,810 $21,140
Total Invoice $27,478 $20,017

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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: $5,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,742
Model Year20092012
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine158hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
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$29,810$21,140
Adjustments for Features-2,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,860$21,140
Total Invoice$27,478$20,017
Adjustments for Features-2,7190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,759$20,017

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

Model Year20092012
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Speaker lights $100
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,825$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7190

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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 Year20092012
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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