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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: $21,420

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataOptima
TrimGrand TouringLimitedEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $19,895
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $18,510
Rear spoiler 350 350 200
Stability control     650
Rear spoiler 280 280 160
Stability control     580
Options (change) 350 350 850
Options (change) 280 280 740
Destination 560 560 675
Total Price $25,345 $27,610 $21,420
Total Invoice $23,408 $25,494 $19,925

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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: $4,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,232
Model Year200620062008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataOptima
TrimGrand TouringLimitedEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$25,345$27,610$21,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,345$25,860$20,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$0
Total Invoice$23,408$25,494$19,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,616-749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,408$23,878$19,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0

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

Model Year200620062008
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
Proximity key $250 
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
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control $100$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 
Aux input  $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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,645$5,395$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,616-749

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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 Year20062008
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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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