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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: $25,850

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $1,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,205

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $1,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelOptimaOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimEX TurboSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,100 $26,500 $23,720
Base Invoice $23,455 $24,760 $22,424
Convenience Package     1,080
Rear spoiler     400
Satellite radio     430
Aluminum trim     515
Convenience Package     928
Rear spoiler     320
Satellite radio     344
Aluminum trim     412
Options (change) 0 0 2,425
Options (change) 0 0 2,004
Destination 750 750 795
Total Price $25,850 $27,250 $26,940
Total Invoice $24,205 $25,510 $25,223

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,591
Model Year201220122014
ModelOptimaOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimEX TurboSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine274hp I4274hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/34 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$25,850$27,250$26,940
Adjustments for Features-1,680-2,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,170$24,845$26,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0
Total Invoice$24,205$25,510$25,223
Adjustments for Features-1,573-2,2510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,632$23,259$25,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$627$0

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

Model Year201220122014
ModelOptimaOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimEX TurboSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Convertible top  $3000
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,500$6,225$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$2,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,573-2,2510

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

Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.0 in91.7 in
Length190.7 in157.3 in
Width72.1 in67.7 in
Height57.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.2,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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