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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: $6,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,100 $27,550
Base Invoice $17,605 $26,041
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
Rear spoiler 220 400
CD changer, remote 375  
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
Rear spoiler 169 320
CD changer, remote 288  
Options (change) 2,475 400
Options (change) 2,122 320
Destination 590 795
Total Price $22,165 $28,745
Total Invoice $20,317 $27,156

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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: $5,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,686
Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine138hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15205/45-17
Total Price$22,165$28,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$27,525
Total Invoice$20,317$27,156
Adjustments for Features0-1,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$26,003

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

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Roll bar $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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 
Total Value of Features$3,850$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,153

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

Model Year20062014
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.2,448 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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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%

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