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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: $20,380

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,644

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,267

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,100 $17,695
Base Invoice $25,617 $16,860
Suspension Package 650  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 49 40
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Sunroof   700
Universal garage door opener   70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
Suspension Package 558  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 39 32
Leather seating surfaces   870
Sunroof   610
Universal garage door opener   55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
Options (change) 1,129 1,990
Options (change) 941 1,712
Destination 795 695
Total Price $29,024 $20,380
Total Invoice $27,353 $19,267

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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: $7,469
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,979
Model Year20122010
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
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$29,024$20,380
Adjustments for Features-1,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,849$20,380
Total Invoice$27,353$19,267
Adjustments for Features-1,1070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,246$19,267

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

Model Year20122010
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Outside temperature display$50 
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 
Total Value of Features$4,275$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1070

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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 Year20122010
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

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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