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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: $5,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,277

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $6,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoSorentoMX-5 Miata
TrimLX V6EX V6SX V6SX Limited V6Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,700 $32,100 $38,300 $41,500 $21,635
Base Invoice $27,683 $30,456 $36,006 $38,987 $20,002
Floor mats 150 150      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 40
Convenience Package         1,105
Rear spoiler         350
Satellite radio         430
Floor mats 125 125      
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 32
Convenience Package         949
Rear spoiler         280
Satellite radio         344
Options (change) 200 200 50 50 1,925
Options (change) 167 167 42 42 1,605
Destination 895 895 895 895 670
Total Price $29,795 $33,195 $39,245 $42,445 $24,230
Total Invoice $28,745 $31,518 $36,943 $39,924 $22,277

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,278
Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoSorentoMX-5 Miata
TrimLX V6EX V6SX V6SX Limited V6Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 12630, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19205/50-16
Total Price$29,795$33,195$39,245$42,445$24,230
Adjustments for Features-2,680-6,280-10,620-12,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,115$26,915$28,625$30,150$24,230
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$1,710$3,235$0
Total Invoice$28,745$31,518$36,943$39,924$22,277
Adjustments for Features-2,586-5,963-9,997-11,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,159$25,555$26,946$28,359$22,277
Cost Above Minimum$604$0$1,391$2,804$0

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

Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoSorentoMX-5 Miata
TrimLX V6EX V6SX V6SX Limited V6Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate  $350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Roll bar    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Convertible top    $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio  $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information  $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$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$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100    
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,825$10,425$14,765$16,440$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$6,280$10,620$12,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,586-5,963-9,997-11,5650

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

Model Year20162008
ModelSorentoMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase109.4 in91.7 in
Length187.4 in157.3 in
Width74.4 in67.7 in
Height66.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 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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