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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: $26,750

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,123

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelOptimaOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $23,970
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $22,671
Cargo net 50 50 50
Convenience Package     1,080
Rear spoiler     400
Satellite radio     430
Cargo net 42 42 40
Convenience Package     928
Rear spoiler     320
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 50 50 1,960
Options (change) 42 42 1,632
Destination 800 800 820
Total Price $28,350 $36,150 $26,750
Total Invoice $26,605 $33,805 $25,123

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,361
Model Year201420142015
ModelOptimaOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine274hp I4274hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$28,350$36,150$26,750
Adjustments for Features-3,030-8,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,320$27,570$26,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$0
Total Invoice$26,605$33,805$25,123
Adjustments for Features-2,843-8,0230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,762$25,782$25,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,020$0

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

Model Year201420142015
ModelOptimaOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
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 
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Vehicle health reports $0 
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
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Convertible top  $3000
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
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$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Floor mats  $75
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,325$12,875$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$8,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,843-8,0230

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

Model Year20142015
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.0 in91.7 in
Length190.7 in157.3 in
Width72.1 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.2,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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