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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: $19,535

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $7,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,080

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $6,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelOptimaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLXSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $17,995 $24,915 $28,600 $30,065
Base Invoice $17,640 $23,563 $27,042 $28,427
Convenience Package 750      
Floor mats 95      
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,480 730 1,205
Convenience Package 670      
Floor mats 75      
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,397 690 1,138
Options (change) 845 1,480 730 1,205
Options (change) 745 1,397 690 1,138
Destination 695 835 835 835
Total Price $19,535 $27,230 $30,165 $32,105
Total Invoice $19,080 $25,795 $28,567 $30,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,855
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelOptimaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLXSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine175hp I4155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG27/36 MPG27/36 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16195/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$19,535$27,230$30,165$32,105
Adjustments for Features0-4,075-4,600-7,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,535$23,155$25,565$24,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,410$1,450
Total Invoice$19,080$25,795$28,567$30,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,860-4,356-7,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,080$21,935$24,211$23,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,276$1,363

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

Model Year2010201620162016
ModelOptimaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLXSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Lane departure warning   $200
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
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
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
No leather in second row   $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,525$6,600$7,125$10,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,075$4,600$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,860-4,356-7,102

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

Model Year20102016
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in90.9 in
Length189.0 in154.1 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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