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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,100 $30,065
Base Invoice $17,605 $28,427
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
Rear spoiler 220 350
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
Rear spoiler 169 280
Options (change) 2,100 350
Options (change) 1,834 280
Destination 590 835
Total Price $21,790 $31,250
Total Invoice $20,029 $29,542

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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: $5,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,476
Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine138hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15205/45-17
Total Price$21,790$31,250
Adjustments for Features0-4,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$26,980
Total Invoice$20,029$29,542
Adjustments for Features0-4,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$25,505

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

Model Year20062016
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt 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$3,625$7,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,037

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

Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.3 in90.9 in
Length185.8 in154.1 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height55.5 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in52.0 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 ft34.6 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%

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