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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: $28,575

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,787

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $1,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $32,150 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $24,346 $29,815 $25,920 $33,140
Premium Package 1,650      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
Cargo net 40 50 50 50
Body kit 1,145      
Rear spoiler 350      
Premium Package 1,417      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013      
Cargo net 32 42 42 42
Body kit 916      
Rear spoiler 280      
Options (change) 4,285 50 50 50
Options (change) 3,658 42 42 42
Destination 670 825 825 825
Total Price $31,305 $33,025 $28,575 $36,375
Total Invoice $28,674 $30,682 $26,787 $34,007

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,365
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7550, 12?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,305$33,025$28,575$36,375
Adjustments for Features-570-2,4250-5,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,735$30,600$28,575$30,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$0$2,250
Total Invoice$28,674$30,682$26,787$34,007
Adjustments for Features-522-2,2530-5,189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,152$28,429$26,787$28,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,642$0$2,031

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

Model Year2009201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200 $200
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Vehicle health reports $0 $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Convertible top$3000   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support $0 $0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 $25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50 $50
Navigation system $600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 $25
Surround sound $250 $250
Traffic information $25 $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0 $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$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
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row$-300   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,845$7,700$5,275$10,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$2,425$0$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-522-2,2530-5,189

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

Model Year20092015
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in110.0 in
Length157.3 in190.7 in
Width67.7 in72.1 in
Height49.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.3 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 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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