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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: $22,380

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $6,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,212

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $6,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,550 $18,590 $20,590
Base Invoice $26,051 $17,698 $19,428
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Premium Package   2,200 1,900
UVO   600  
Floor mats   115 115
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 40 42 42
Premium Package   1,996 1,717
UVO   558  
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 480 2,965 2,065
Options (change) 384 2,689 1,852
Destination 820 825 825
Total Price $28,850 $22,380 $23,480
Total Invoice $27,255 $21,212 $22,105

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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: $6,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,024
Model Year201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
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$28,850$22,380$23,480
Adjustments for Features-200-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,830$22,380$23,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,025
Total Invoice$27,255$21,212$22,105
Adjustments for Features-190-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,236$21,212$22,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$822

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

Model Year201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
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  
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
Total Value of Features$3,945$3,925$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$20$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-190-71

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

Model Year20152015
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 Weight2,448 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
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 key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested135047%
Total Not Requested152553%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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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