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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: $25,450

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $1,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,830

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $1,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320112011
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptima
TrimSportEX TurboSX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,720 $24,700 $26,200
Base Invoice $22,424 $23,080 $24,480
Convenience Package 1,080    
Satellite radio 430    
Rear spoiler 400    
Aluminum trim 515    
Convenience Package 928    
Satellite radio 344    
Rear spoiler 320    
Aluminum trim 412    
Options (change) 2,425 0 0
Options (change) 2,004 0 0
Destination 795 750 750
Total Price $26,940 $25,450 $26,950
Total Invoice $25,223 $23,830 $25,230

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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: $3,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,966
Model Year201320112011
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptima
TrimSportEX TurboSX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$26,940$25,450$26,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,940$23,770$24,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625
Total Invoice$25,223$23,830$25,230
Adjustments for Features0-1,573-2,392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,223$22,257$22,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$581

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

Model Year201320112011
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
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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
Convertible top$3000  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
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
Speaker lights $100$100
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$5,500$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,573-2,392

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

Model Year20132011
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 Weight2,447 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
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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