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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: $23,315

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,984

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,550 $21,600
Base Invoice $26,041 $20,410
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 50 50
Rear spoiler 400 295
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 40 42
Rear spoiler 320 244
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 880 820
Options (change) 704 679
Destination 795 895
Total Price $29,225 $23,315
Total Invoice $27,540 $21,984

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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: $6,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,079
Model Year20142018
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine167hp 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$29,225$23,315
Adjustments for Features0-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,225$22,760
Total Invoice$27,540$21,984
Adjustments for Features0-523
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,540$21,461

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

Model Year20142018
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
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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$3,795$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-523

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

Model Year20142018
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 Weight2,448 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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