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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: $22,680

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,342

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,065 $18,395
Base Invoice $28,427 $17,520
Cargo net 50 40
Proximity key 130  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net 40 32
Proximity key 112  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 180 3,590
Options (change) 152 3,127
Destination 835 695
Total Price $31,080 $22,680
Total Invoice $29,414 $21,342

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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: $5,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,706
Model Year20162011
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$31,080$22,680
Adjustments for Features-2,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,580$22,680
Total Invoice$29,414$21,342
Adjustments for Features-2,3660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,048$21,342

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

Model Year20162011
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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$5,550$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3660

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

Model Year20162011
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 SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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