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

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Kia Optima vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,100 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $17,605 $22,568 $24,654
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220 350 350
CD changer, remote 375    
CD changer, in-dash   500 500
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169 280 280
CD changer, remote 288    
CD changer, in-dash   400 400
Options (change) 2,475 850 850
Options (change) 2,122 680 680
Destination 590 560 560
Total Price $22,165 $25,845 $28,110
Total Invoice $20,317 $23,808 $25,894

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,771
Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine138hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$22,165$25,845$28,110
Adjustments for Features-3050-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,860$25,845$26,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$515
Total Invoice$20,317$23,808$25,894
Adjustments for Features-2800-1,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,037$23,808$24,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$474

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

Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar $200$200
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,300$3,995$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$305$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2800-1,612

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.3 in91.7 in
Length185.8 in157.3 in
Width71.5 in67.7 in
Height55.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft35.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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