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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: $22,370

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,770

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $20,690 $24,435
Base Invoice $19,255 $22,568
2.7L V6 1,005  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Satellite radio   430
2.7L V6 840  
6-speed shiftable automatic   945
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,005 1,530
Options (change) 840 1,289
Destination 675 560
Total Price $22,370 $26,525
Total Invoice $20,770 $24,417

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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: $3,491
Model Year20092006
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine194hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/45-17
Total Price$22,370$26,525
Adjustments for Features0-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,370$26,355
Total Invoice$20,770$24,417
Adjustments for Features0-156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,770$24,261

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

Model Year20092006
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-156

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

Model Year20092006
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in91.7 in
Length189.0 in157.3 in
Width71.1 in67.7 in
Height58.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft35.3 ft3

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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
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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