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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

Tie between Kia Optima EX Turbo and Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
Difference: $0

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,573

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptima
TrimSportEX TurboSX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $20,002 $23,455 $24,760
Convenience Package 1,105    
Satellite radio 430    
Body kit 1,145    
Rear spoiler 350    
Aluminum trim 515    
Convenience Package 949    
Satellite radio 344    
Body kit 916    
Rear spoiler 280    
Aluminum trim 412    
Options (change) 3,545 0 0
Options (change) 2,901 0 0
Destination 670 750 750
Total Price $25,850 $25,850 $27,250
Total Invoice $23,573 $24,205 $25,510

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,690
Model Year200820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptima
TrimSportEX TurboSX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$25,850$25,850$27,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,480-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,850$23,370$24,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$23,573$24,205$25,510
Adjustments for Features0-2,322-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,573$21,883$22,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$627

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

Model Year200820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptima
TrimSportEX TurboSX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire $150 
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Convertible top$3000  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,820$6,300$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,480$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,322-3,000

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

Model Year20082012
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in110.0 in
Length157.3 in190.7 in
Width67.7 in72.1 in
Height49.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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