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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: $20,380 Kia Forte Koup SX | |||
| Difference: $11,775 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,267 Kia Forte Koup SX | |||
| Difference: $10,470 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | RX-8 | RX-8 | Forte |
| Trim | Automatic | Manual | Koup SX |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $26,435 | $26,435 | $17,695 |
| Base Invoice | $24,458 | $24,458 | $16,860 |
| Grand Touring Package | 5,335 | 4,635 | |
| Cargo net | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Temporary spare tire | 395 | 395 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,000 | ||
| Sunroof | 700 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 70 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | ||
| Grand Touring Package | 4,922 | 4,277 | |
| Cargo net | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Temporary spare tire | 320 | 320 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 870 | ||
| Sunroof | 610 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 55 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,770 | 5,070 | 1,990 |
| Options (change) | 5,274 | 4,629 | 1,712 |
| Destination | 650 | 650 | 695 |
| Total Price | $32,855 | $32,155 | $20,380 |
| Total Invoice | $30,382 | $29,737 | $19,267 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,620 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,400 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | RX-8 | RX-8 | Forte |
| Trim | Automatic | Manual | Koup SX |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 212hp R2 | 232hp R2 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | M6 |
| 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 | $32,855 | $32,155 | $20,380 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,855 | -880 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,000 | $31,275 | $20,380 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $275 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $30,382 | $29,737 | $19,267 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,715 | -814 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,667 | $28,923 | $19,267 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $256 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | RX-8 | RX-8 | Forte |
| Trim | Automatic | Manual | Koup SX |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Second-row high console | $250 | $250 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | |
| Speaker lights | $100 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,600 | $2,625 | $1,745 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,855 | $880 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,715 | -814 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | RX-8 | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 174.3 in | 176.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,046 lb. | 2,717 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.7 in | 43.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.8 in | 35.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 52.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 48.1 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.2 in | 33.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic
| Grand Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| 225/45ZR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 3375 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 2475 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual
| Grand Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| 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 | 3125 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1925 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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