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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: $26,295

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,504

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelSorentoMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,345 $27,550
Base Invoice $23,600 $26,051
Rear spoiler 200 400
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Cargo net   50
Rear spoiler 154 320
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,040
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 200 1,550
Options (change) 154 1,400
Destination 750 820
Total Price $26,295 $29,920
Total Invoice $24,504 $28,271

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,115
Model Year20092015
ModelSorentoMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine262hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16205/45-17
Total Price$26,295$29,920
Adjustments for Features0-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,295$29,230
Total Invoice$24,504$28,271
Adjustments for Features0-652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,504$27,619

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

Model Year20092015
ModelSorentoMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand 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 
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
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
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 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Barometer$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,080$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-652

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

Model Year20092015
ModelSorentoMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.7 in91.7 in
Length180.7 in157.3 in
Width73.3 in67.7 in
Height68.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.2,542 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 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 controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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