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Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,900 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $5,215 | |||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2021 |
| Model | RX-8 | RX-8 | Forte |
| Trim | Automatic | Manual | EX |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,435 | $26,435 | $23,090 |
| Grand Touring Package | 5,335 | 4,635 | |
| Cargo net | 40 | 40 | 50 |
| Cargo mat | 50 | 50 | 95 |
| Rear spoiler | 360 | 360 | 295 |
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||
| Grand Touring Package | 4,922 | 4,277 | |
| Cargo net | 32 | 32 | 42 |
| Cargo mat | 36 | 36 | 78 |
| Rear spoiler | 288 | 288 | 244 |
| Navigation system | 1,721 | 1,721 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,785 | 7,085 | 4,815 |
| Options (change) | 6,999 | 6,354 | 4,327 |
| Destination | 595 | 595 | 995 |
| Total Price | $34,815 | $34,115 | $28,900 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,040 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,532 | |||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2021 |
| Model | RX-8 | RX-8 | Forte |
| Trim | Automatic | Manual | EX |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 212hp R2 | 232hp R2 | 147hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 9 | 300, 9 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $34,815 | $34,115 | $28,900 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,050 | 0 | -4,175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,765 | $34,115 | $24,725 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $350 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2021 |
| Model | RX-8 | RX-8 | Forte |
| Trim | Automatic | Manual | EX |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Second-row high console | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,325 | $1,275 | $5,450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,050 | $0 | $4,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -967 | 0 | -769 |
Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2007 | 2021 |
| Model | RX-8 | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 174.3 in | 182.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,046 lb. | 2,708 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.7 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.8 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 48.1 in | 51.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.2 in | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic
| Grand Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| 225/45ZR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 4100 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual
| Grand Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| 225/45ZR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 4100 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2600 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1875 | 42% |
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