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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: $28,165

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $750

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,803

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelSorentoSorentoMX-5 Miata
TrimEX V6SX V6Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,950 $31,700 $24,435
Base Invoice $26,490 $29,765 $22,568
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Premium Package     1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Rear spoiler     350
Satellite radio     430
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 40 40 32
Premium Package     1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic     945
Rear spoiler     280
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 165 165 3,170
Options (change) 135 135 2,675
Destination 800 800 560
Total Price $28,915 $32,665 $28,165
Total Invoice $27,425 $30,700 $25,803

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $474
Model Year201320132006
ModelSorentoSorentoMX-5 Miata
TrimEX V6SX V6Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine276hp V6276hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18205/45-17
Total Price$28,915$32,665$28,165
Adjustments for Features-1,210-2,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,705$29,755$28,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0
Total Invoice$27,425$30,700$25,803
Adjustments for Features-1,148-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,277$27,965$25,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,688$0

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

Model Year201320132006
ModelSorentoSorentoMX-5 Miata
TrimEX V6SX V6Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
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 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small$5$5 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,755$8,455$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$2,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,148-2,7350

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

Model Year20132006
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.2,527 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 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

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