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Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,975

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,119

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMX-5 Miata
TrimTechnologyLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,290 $44,690 $32,750
Base Invoice $36,328 $41,320 $30,964
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 60
All-weather floor mats     90
Door sill trim plates     150
Cargo net 42 42 40
Cargo tray 67 67 48
All-weather floor mats     72
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 130 130 350
Options (change) 109 109 280
Destination 900 900 875
Total Price $40,320 $45,720 $33,975
Total Invoice $37,337 $42,329 $32,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,246
Model Year201820182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMX-5 Miata
TrimTechnologyLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$40,320$45,720$33,975
Adjustments for Features-6,980-9,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,340$36,500$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$37,337$42,329$32,119
Adjustments for Features-6,464-8,5360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,873$33,793$32,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,920$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year201820182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMX-5 Miata
TrimTechnologyLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,025$13,265$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,980$9,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,464-8,5360

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20182018
ModelCadenzaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in90.9 in
Length195.7 in154.1 in
Width73.6 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,634 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft34.5 ft3

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