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Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,575

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $9,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,183

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $7,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720152015
ModelRX-8RX-8ForteForte
TrimAutomaticManualKoup EXKoup SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $18,590 $20,590
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $17,698 $19,428
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635    
Cargo net 40 40 50 50
Cargo mat 50 50 95 95
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Technology Package     2,100 1,900
UVO     600  
Premium Package     2,200 1,900
Floor mats     115 115
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277    
Cargo net 32 32 42 42
Cargo mat 36 36 78 78
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Technology Package     1,893 1,717
UVO     558  
Premium Package     1,996 1,717
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 7,425 6,725 5,160 4,060
Options (change) 6,711 6,066 4,660 3,647
Destination 595 595 825 825
Total Price $34,455 $33,755 $24,575 $25,475
Total Invoice $31,764 $31,119 $23,183 $23,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,910
Model Year2007200720152015
ModelRX-8RX-8ForteForte
TrimAutomaticManualKoup EXKoup SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine212hp R2232hp R2173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$34,455$33,755$24,575$25,475
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-1,375-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,405$33,755$23,200$24,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$900
Total Invoice$31,764$31,119$23,183$23,900
Adjustments for Features-9680-1,297-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,796$31,119$21,886$22,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$323$0$724

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2007200720152015
ModelRX-8RX-8ForteForte
TrimAutomaticManualKoup EXKoup SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,725$1,675$3,050$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$1,375$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-9680-1,297-1,290

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072015
ModelRX-8Forte
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length174.3 in178.3 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height52.8 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested400068%
Total Not Requested185032%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested375074%
Total Not Requested130026%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested260090%
Total Not Requested27510%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%

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