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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: $21,665

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $8,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,536

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $6,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,350 $18,600 $20,600
Base Invoice $24,346 $17,708 $19,436
Premium Package 1,650 2,100 1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Floor mats   115 115
Premium Package 1,417 1,893 1,624
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 2,790 2,265 1,965
Options (change) 2,462 2,028 1,759
Destination 670 800 800
Total Price $29,810 $21,665 $23,365
Total Invoice $27,478 $20,536 $21,995

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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: $6,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,172
Model Year200920142014
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine158hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$29,810$21,665$23,365
Adjustments for Features-1,9200-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,890$21,665$23,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$27,478$20,536$21,995
Adjustments for Features-1,7700-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,708$20,536$21,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,388

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

Model Year200920142014
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
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
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
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$5,495$3,575$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,920$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7700-71

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

Model Year20092014
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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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 key250Yes
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested160056%
Total Not Requested127544%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

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