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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: $19,280

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $11,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,217

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $11,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620102010
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,065 $16,595 $17,695
Base Invoice $28,427 $15,810 $16,860
Cargo net 50 40 40
Proximity key 130    
Leather seating surfaces   1,000 1,000
Sunroof   700 700
Universal garage door opener   70 70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180 180
Cargo net 40 32 32
Proximity key 112    
Leather seating surfaces   870 870
Sunroof   610 610
Universal garage door opener   55 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145 145
Options (change) 180 1,990 1,990
Options (change) 152 1,712 1,712
Destination 835 695 695
Total Price $31,080 $19,280 $20,380
Total Invoice $29,414 $18,217 $19,267

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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: $7,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,773
Model Year201620102010
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$31,080$19,280$20,380
Adjustments for Features-4,6750-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,405$19,280$19,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$125
Total Invoice$29,414$18,217$19,267
Adjustments for Features-4,4240-922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,990$18,217$18,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$128

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

Model Year201620102010
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manual $0 
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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  
Lane departure warning$200  
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Outside temperature display$50  
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Trip computer$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,975$2,300$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,675$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4240-922

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

Model Year20162010
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in104.3 in
Length154.1 in176.4 in
Width68.3 in69.5 in
Height48.6 in55.1 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.2,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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