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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: $30,834

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $356

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,004

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $44

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimSXSX LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $27,100
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $25,617
Cargo net 50 50 49
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Premium Package     1,390
Rear spoiler     400
Cargo net 42 42 39
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,039
Premium Package     1,194
Rear spoiler     320
Options (change) 400 400 2,939
Options (change) 333 333 2,592
Destination 850 850 795
Total Price $31,190 $37,290 $30,834
Total Invoice $29,048 $34,618 $29,004

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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: $1,189
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,395
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimSXSX LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine245hp I4245hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$31,190$37,290$30,834
Adjustments for Features-1,545-6,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,645$30,795$30,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,048$34,618$29,004
Adjustments for Features-1,439-6,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,609$28,588$29,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$979$0

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

Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimSXSX LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
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 
Convertible top  $3000
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
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$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,065$12,015$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$6,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,439-6,0300

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

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.4 in91.7 in
Length191.1 in157.3 in
Width73.2 in67.7 in
Height57.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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