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

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Kia Spectra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $15,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $14,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelSpectraSpectraMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSXRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $31,555 $32,620
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $29,834 $30,839
Rear spoiler 375     350
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Alloy wheels 400      
Sunroof 750 750    
6-speed shiftable automatic     730 1,205
Rear spoiler 325     280
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360    
Alloy wheels 360      
Sunroof 675 675    
6-speed shiftable automatic     689 1,138
Options (change) 1,925 1,150 730 1,555
Options (change) 1,720 1,035 689 1,418
Destination 650 650 875 875
Total Price $18,125 $18,250 $33,160 $35,050
Total Invoice $16,910 $17,065 $31,398 $33,132

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,471
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelSpectraSpectraMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSXRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4138hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$18,125$18,250$33,160$35,050
Adjustments for Features0-225-4,400-7,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,125$18,025$28,760$27,850
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$910$0
Total Invoice$16,910$17,065$31,398$33,132
Adjustments for Features0-210-4,166-6,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,910$16,855$27,232$26,326
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$906$0

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

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelSpectraSpectraMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSXRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power retractable rear window  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Lane departure warning   $200
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Power retractable roof section  $2000$2000
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $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$25$25 
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
No leather in second row   $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,500$2,725$6,900$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$4,400$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-4,166-6,806

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

Model Year20092017
ModelSpectraMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.8 in90.9 in
Length177.2 in154.1 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 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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