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Kia Optima vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Kia Optima vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,355

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $2,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,174

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $2,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimSXTouring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,800 $22,435
Base Invoice $25,040 $20,726
Rear spoiler   350
Satellite radio   430
Aluminum trim   435
Body kit   1,145
Rear spoiler   280
Satellite radio   344
Aluminum trim   348
Body kit   916
Options (change) 0 2,360
Options (change) 0 1,888
Destination 800 560
Total Price $27,600 $25,355
Total Invoice $25,840 $23,174

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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: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $147
Model Year20132006
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimSXTouring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine274hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$27,600$25,355
Adjustments for Features-3,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,595$25,355
Total Invoice$25,840$23,174
Adjustments for Features-2,8130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,027$23,174

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

Model Year20132006
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimSXTouring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
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 
Speaker lights$100 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver 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$6,550$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8130

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

Model Year20132006
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.2,441 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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