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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: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimEXRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,995 $32,750
Base Invoice $19,620 $30,964
2.7L V6 1,000  
Navigation system 1,200  
Premium Package 2,200  
Door sill trim plates   150
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
2.7L V6 940  
Navigation system 1,075  
Premium Package 1,960  
Door sill trim plates   120
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,016
Options (change) 4,400 1,225
Options (change) 3,975 1,136
Destination 695 875
Total Price $26,090 $34,850
Total Invoice $24,290 $32,975

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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: $7,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,318
Model Year20102018
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimEXRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine194hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$26,090$34,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,090$33,405
Total Invoice$24,290$32,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,290$31,608

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

Model Year20102018
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimEXRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
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 retractable rear window $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $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 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
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$4,875$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,367

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20102018
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in90.9 in
Length189.0 in154.1 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.8 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 ft34.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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