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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: $6,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $19,895
Base Invoice $24,714 $18,510
Rear spoiler 400 200
Stability control   650
Rear spoiler 320 160
Stability control   580
Options (change) 400 850
Options (change) 320 740
Destination 795 675
Total Price $27,905 $21,420
Total Invoice $25,829 $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: $6,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,885
Model Year20112008
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$27,905$21,420
Adjustments for Features-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,885$21,420
Total Invoice$25,829$19,925
Adjustments for Features-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,810$19,925

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

Model Year20112008
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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 height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,970$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$20$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-190

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

Model Year20112008
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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