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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,984

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,906

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,203

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimGrand TouringBasePremiumLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,100 $32,990 $35,990 $44,090
Base Invoice $25,617 $31,272 $33,739 $40,805
Premium Package 1,390      
Suspension Package 650      
Cargo net 49 50 50 50
Premium Package 1,194      
Suspension Package 558      
Cargo net 39 40 40 40
Options (change) 2,089 50 50 50
Options (change) 1,791 40 40 40
Destination 795 850 850 850
Total Price $29,984 $33,890 $36,890 $44,990
Total Invoice $28,203 $32,162 $34,629 $41,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,461
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,588
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimGrand TouringBasePremiumLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4293hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$29,984$33,890$36,890$44,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,445-3,145-7,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,984$32,445$33,745$37,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,300$4,835
Total Invoice$28,203$32,162$34,629$41,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,371-2,952-7,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,203$30,791$31,677$34,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$886$3,759

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

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimGrand TouringBasePremiumLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
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
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200 
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
No leather in second row$-300   
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$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,095$6,540$8,240$12,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,445$3,145$7,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,371-2,952-7,145

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

Model Year20122016
ModelMX-5 MiataCadenza
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in112.0 in
Length157.3 in195.5 in
Width67.7 in72.8 in
Height49.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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