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

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Kia Sorento vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,855

Kia Sorento LX   
Difference: $8,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,582

Kia Sorento LX   
Difference: $7,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelSorentoMX-5 Miata
TrimLXGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,195 $30,065
Base Invoice $21,045 $28,427
Floor mats 85  
All-weather floor mats 75 90
Leather seating surfaces 800  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
Floor mats 65  
All-weather floor mats 57 72
Leather seating surfaces 715  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Options (change) 960 1,295
Options (change) 837 1,210
Destination 700 835
Total Price $23,855 $32,195
Total Invoice $22,582 $30,472

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,143
Model Year20082016
ModelSorentoMX-5 Miata
TrimLXGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine242hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16205/45-17
Total Price$23,855$32,195
Adjustments for Features0-5,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,855$27,180
Total Invoice$22,582$30,472
Adjustments for Features0-4,747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,582$25,725

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

Model Year20082016
ModelSorentoMX-5 Miata
TrimLXGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,305$9,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,747

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

Model Year20082016
ModelSorentoMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.7 in90.9 in
Length180.7 in154.1 in
Width73.3 in68.3 in
Height68.1 in48.6 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft34.6 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
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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