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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,535

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,005

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062007
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataOptima
TrimGrand TouringLimitedEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $19,395
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $18,045
CD changer, in-dash 500 500  
Rear spoiler 350 350 200
Leather seating surfaces     600
Convenience Package     700
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Rear spoiler 280 280 160
Leather seating surfaces     535
Convenience Package     625
Options (change) 850 850 1,500
Options (change) 680 680 1,320
Destination 560 560 640
Total Price $25,845 $28,110 $21,535
Total Invoice $23,808 $25,894 $20,005

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,249
Model Year200620062007
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataOptima
TrimGrand TouringLimitedEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$25,845$28,110$21,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,845$26,360$21,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$0
Total Invoice$23,808$25,894$20,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,612-446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,808$24,282$19,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$474$0

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

Model Year200620062007
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataOptima
TrimGrand TouringLimitedEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control $400 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control $100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Infotainment 
Cassette player  $50
Satellite radio $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,045$5,795$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,612-446

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Optima features.

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

Model Year20062007
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in107.1 in
Length157.3 in186.4 in
Width67.7 in71.1 in
Height49.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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