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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: $27,295

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,621

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimRF Grand TouringEX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $21,600
Base Invoice $30,964 $20,410
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 60 80
All-weather floor mats 90  
Rear spoiler 350 295
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Floor mats   125
Cargo net 40 42
Cargo tray 48 67
All-weather floor mats 72  
Rear spoiler 280 244
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 550 4,800
Options (change) 440 4,316
Destination 875 895
Total Price $34,175 $27,295
Total Invoice $32,279 $25,621

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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: $9,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,127
Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimRF Grand TouringEX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
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$34,175$27,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,175$24,665
Total Invoice$32,279$25,621
Adjustments for Features0-2,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,279$23,152

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

Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimRF Grand TouringEX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $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 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player, remote$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,145$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,469

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

Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in106.3 in
Length154.1 in179.5 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height49.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested267560%
Total Not Requested180040%

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