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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: $26,450

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $7,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,770

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $7,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelOptimaOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimSXHybridRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,500 $25,700 $32,620
Base Invoice $24,760 $24,020 $30,839
Navigation system 1,400    
Premium Package 2,950    
Rear spoiler     350
Proximity key     130
Door sill trim plates     150
Navigation system 1,250    
Premium Package 2,635    
Rear spoiler     280
Proximity key     112
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 4,350 0 630
Options (change) 3,885 0 512
Destination 750 750 875
Total Price $31,600 $26,450 $34,125
Total Invoice $29,395 $24,770 $32,226

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,529
Model Year201220122017
ModelOptimaOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimSXHybridRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine274hp I4166hp I4 H155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/65-16205/45-17
Total Price$31,600$26,450$34,125
Adjustments for Features-5,4750-3,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,125$26,450$30,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0
Total Invoice$29,395$24,770$32,226
Adjustments for Features-5,0930-3,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,302$24,770$28,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$468$0

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

Model Year201220122017
ModelOptimaOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimSXHybridRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
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 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio$50 $50
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0 $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row  $-300
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,875$3,400$6,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,475$0$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0930-3,395

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

Model Year20122017
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.0 in90.9 in
Length190.7 in154.1 in
Width72.1 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2759%
Total Not Requested273091%

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