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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: $31,235

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,093

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimSXSX LimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $32,620
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $30,839
SX Base Package 3,085    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear spoiler     350
Proximity key     130
Door sill trim plates     150
SX Base Package 2,842    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42 40
Rear spoiler     280
Proximity key     112
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 3,485 400 680
Options (change) 3,175 333 552
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $31,235 $37,385 $34,175
Total Invoice $29,093 $34,709 $32,266

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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: $4,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,775
Model Year201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimSXSX LimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine245hp I4245hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$31,235$37,385$34,175
Adjustments for Features-1,720-7,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,515$29,990$34,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$29,093$34,709$32,266
Adjustments for Features-1,602-6,8660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,491$27,843$32,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$352$0

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

Model Year201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaMX-5 Miata
TrimSXSX LimitedRF 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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
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 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player, remote  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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 second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver 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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,790$12,465$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,720$7,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,602-6,8660

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

Model Year20172017
ModelOptimaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in90.9 in
Length191.1 in154.1 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.2,445 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%

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