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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: $27,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020
ModelRX-8Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $22,090
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo mat 50 95
Navigation system 2,000  
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Rear spoiler   295
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo mat 36 78
Navigation system 1,720  
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Rear spoiler   244
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 2,090 4,815
Options (change) 1,788 4,327
Destination 795 965
Total Price $35,145 $27,870

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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: $10,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,767
Model Year20112020
ModelRX-8Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2147hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6
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$35,145$27,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,145$24,720

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112020
ModelRX-8Forte
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,925$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-598

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112020
ModelRX-8Forte
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in182.7 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height52.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested280063%
Total Not Requested167537%

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