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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: $28,710

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,204

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringLimitedHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $32,195 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $29,856 $27,865 $33,435
Premium Package 1,250        
Suspension Package 500        
Satellite radio 430        
Cargo net 40 40 50 50 50
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Body kit 1,145 1,145      
Premium Package 1,074        
Suspension Package 430        
Satellite radio 344        
Cargo net 32 32 42 42 42
Rear spoiler 280 280      
Body kit 916 916      
Options (change) 3,715 1,535 50 50 50
Options (change) 3,076 1,228 42 42 42
Destination 560 560 850 850 850
Total Price $28,710 $28,795 $33,095 $30,840 $36,940
Total Invoice $26,204 $26,442 $30,748 $28,757 $34,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringLimitedHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7550, 12?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,710$28,795$33,095$30,840$36,940
Adjustments for Features00-3,580-2,870-7,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,710$28,795$29,515$27,970$29,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$1,545$0$1,150
Total Invoice$26,204$26,442$30,748$28,757$34,327
Adjustments for Features00-3,326-2,676-7,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,204$26,442$27,422$26,081$27,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$1,341$0$979

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

Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringLimitedHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Wind blocker, small$100$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Roll bar$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Convertible top$3000$3000   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50  
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250 $250
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
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 $300
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100
Heated front seats  $200  
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,695$4,695$8,275$7,565$12,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,580$2,870$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,326-2,676-7,267

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

Model Year20062016
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in110.4 in
Length157.3 in191.1 in
Width67.7 in73.2 in
Height49.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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