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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: $22,755

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $11,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,402

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $10,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimRF Grand TouringKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,750 $18,395
Base Invoice $30,964 $17,520
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 60 75
All-weather floor mats 90  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net 40 32
Cargo tray 48 60
All-weather floor mats 72  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 200 3,665
Options (change) 160 3,187
Destination 875 695
Total Price $33,825 $22,755
Total Invoice $31,999 $21,402

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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: $9,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,776
Model Year20182011
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimRF Grand TouringKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr 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$33,825$22,755
Adjustments for Features-1,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,900$22,755
Total Invoice$31,999$21,402
Adjustments for Features-1,8210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,178$21,402

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

Model Year20182011
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
TrimRF Grand TouringKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350 
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 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
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 
Compass$0 
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 
All-weather floor mats$75 
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$4,975$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8210

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Forte features.

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

Model Year20182011
ModelMX-5 MiataForte
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in104.3 in
Length154.1 in176.4 in
Width68.3 in69.5 in
Height49.0 in55.1 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 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 Volume4.5 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Forte specs.

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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