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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: $31,190

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $339

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,048

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,100 $32,195 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $25,617 $29,856 $27,865 $33,435
Premium Package 1,390      
Suspension Package 650      
Cargo net 49 50 50 50
Body kit 1,145      
Rear spoiler 400      
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Premium Package 1,194      
Suspension Package 558      
Cargo net 39 42 42 42
Body kit 916      
Rear spoiler 320      
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Options (change) 3,634 50 400 400
Options (change) 3,027 42 333 333
Destination 795 850 850 850
Total Price $31,529 $33,095 $31,190 $37,290
Total Invoice $29,439 $30,748 $29,048 $34,618

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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: $2,634
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,528
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7550, 12?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,529$33,095$31,190$37,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,580-2,295-7,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,529$30,515$28,895$30,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,620$0$1,150
Total Invoice$29,439$30,748$29,048$34,618
Adjustments for Features0-2,397-2,137-6,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,439$28,351$26,911$27,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$0$981

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

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$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
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   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Convertible top$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
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125  
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250 $250
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $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
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog lights$125$125  
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$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
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 $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front row armrests  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row$-300   
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,995$7,575$7,290$12,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,580$2,295$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,397-2,137-6,726

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

Model Year20122016
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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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