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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: $22,940

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $12,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,587

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $10,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelRX-8Forte
TrimGrand TouringKoup SX
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,000 $18,600
Base Invoice $28,681 $17,710
Premium Package 900  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo net 40 40
Navigation system 2,000  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Premium Package 774  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo net 32 32
Navigation system 1,720  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 3,335 3,590
Options (change) 2,846 3,127
Destination 670 750
Total Price $35,005 $22,940
Total Invoice $32,197 $21,587

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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: $10,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,042
Model Year20092012
ModelRX-8Forte
TrimGrand TouringKoup SX
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine232hp R2173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$35,005$22,940
Adjustments for Features-1,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,300$22,940
Total Invoice$32,197$21,587
Adjustments for Features-1,5680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,629$21,587

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
ModelRX-8Forte
TrimGrand TouringKoup SX
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,425$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5680

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
ModelRX-8Forte
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in104.3 in
Length175.6 in176.4 in
Width69.7 in69.5 in
Height52.8 in55.1 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.2,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
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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