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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: $24,905

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $23,090
Cargo net 50 50
Rear spoiler 350 295
Proximity key 130  
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Cargo net 40 42
Rear spoiler 280 244
Proximity key 112  
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 530 820
Options (change) 432 679
Destination 835 995
Total Price $31,430 $24,905

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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: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,497
Model Year20162021
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6
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$31,430$24,905
Adjustments for Features-2,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,760$24,905

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

Model Year20162021
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Lane departure warning$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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,895$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5230

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

Model Year20162021
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in106.3 in
Length154.1 in182.7 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height48.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume4.6 ft315.3 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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