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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: $25,405

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $5,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,840

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,065 $19,890 $20,690
Base Invoice $28,427 $18,895 $19,521
Cargo net 50 50 50
Proximity key 130    
Premium Tech Package   4,500 3,700
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo net 40 42 42
Proximity key 112    
Premium Tech Package   4,058 3,334
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 180 4,665 3,865
Options (change) 152 4,193 3,469
Destination 835 850 850
Total Price $31,080 $25,405 $25,405
Total Invoice $29,414 $23,938 $23,840

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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: $4,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,673
Model Year201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,080$25,405$25,405
Adjustments for Features-1,570-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,510$24,680$25,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$29,414$23,938$23,840
Adjustments for Features-1,486-6830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,928$23,255$23,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585

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

Model Year201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Lane departure warning$200  
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,320$4,475$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,486-6830

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

Model Year20162016
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in106.3 in
Length154.1 in178.3 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height48.6 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested265066%
Total Not Requested135034%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Total Requested232561%
Total Not Requested147539%

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