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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: $24,560

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $9,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,172

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $8,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimRF Grand TouringKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,620 $18,590 $20,590
Base Invoice $30,839 $17,698 $19,428
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 60 80 80
All-weather floor mats 90    
Proximity key 130    
Technology Package   2,100 1,900
UVO   600  
Premium Package   2,200 1,900
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo net 40 42 42
Cargo tray 48 67 67
All-weather floor mats 72    
Proximity key 112    
Technology Package   1,893 1,717
UVO   558  
Premium Package   1,996 1,717
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 330 5,145 4,045
Options (change) 272 4,649 3,636
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $33,825 $24,560 $25,460
Total Invoice $31,986 $23,172 $23,889

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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: $8,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,275
Model Year201720152015
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimRF Grand TouringKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$33,825$24,560$25,460
Adjustments for Features-5700-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,255$24,560$25,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$825
Total Invoice$31,986$23,172$23,889
Adjustments for Features-5390-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,447$23,172$23,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$647

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

Model Year201720152015
ModelMX-5 MiataForteForte
TrimRF Grand TouringKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power retractable rear window$350  
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 
Power retractable roof section$2000  
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  
Compass$0  
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  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75  
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,745$4,175$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-5390-70

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

Model Year20172015
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in106.3 in
Length154.1 in178.3 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height49.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 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 Volume4.5 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested7527%
Total Not Requested20073%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested250087%
Total Not Requested37513%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested225087%
Total Not Requested35013%

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