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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: $22,540

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,850

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,395 $27,550
Base Invoice $18,045 $26,051
2.7L V6 1,005  
Rear spoiler 200 400
Leather seating surfaces 600  
Convenience Package 700  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
2.7L V6 845  
Rear spoiler 160 320
Leather seating surfaces 535  
Convenience Package 625  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,040
Options (change) 2,505 1,500
Options (change) 2,165 1,360
Destination 640 820
Total Price $22,540 $29,870
Total Invoice $20,850 $28,231

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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: $5,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,425
Model Year20072015
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine185hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/45-17
Total Price$22,540$29,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,540$27,800
Total Invoice$20,850$28,231
Adjustments for Features0-1,956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,850$26,275

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

Model Year20072015
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,600$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,956

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

Model Year20072015
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in91.7 in
Length186.4 in157.3 in
Width71.1 in67.7 in
Height58.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.2,542 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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