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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: $24,230

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,277

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoMX-5 Miata
TrimLX V6EX V6SX V6Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,595 $27,595 $32,395 $21,635
Base Invoice $24,730 $26,155 $30,420 $20,002
Floor mats 115 115 115  
Cargo net 40 40 40 40
Convenience Package       1,105
Rear spoiler       350
Satellite radio       430
Floor mats 95 95 95  
Cargo net 32 32 32 32
Convenience Package       949
Rear spoiler       280
Satellite radio       344
Options (change) 155 155 155 1,925
Options (change) 127 127 127 1,605
Destination 795 795 795 670
Total Price $26,545 $28,545 $33,345 $24,230
Total Invoice $25,652 $27,077 $31,342 $22,277

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento LX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $764
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoMX-5 Miata
TrimLX V6EX V6SX V6Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine276hp V6276hp V6276hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/60-18205/50-16
Total Price$26,545$28,545$33,345$24,230
Adjustments for Features-2,330-4,255-7,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,215$24,290$26,090$24,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$1,875$0
Total Invoice$25,652$27,077$31,342$22,277
Adjustments for Features-2,252-4,036-6,8190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,400$23,041$24,523$22,277
Cost Above Minimum$359$0$1,482$0

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

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoMX-5 Miata
TrimLX V6EX V6SX V6Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200 
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Convertible top   $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Outside temperature display $50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,700$8,625$11,625$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$4,255$7,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,252-4,036-6,8190

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

Model Year20112008
ModelSorentoMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.3 in91.7 in
Length183.9 in157.3 in
Width74.2 in67.7 in
Height67.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 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
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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