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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $19,100
Base Invoice $28,427 $17,605
Rear spoiler 350 220
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
Rear spoiler 280 169
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
Options (change) 350 2,100
Options (change) 280 1,834
Destination 835 590
Total Price $31,250 $21,790
Total Invoice $29,542 $20,029

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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: $5,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,476
Model Year20162006
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/60-15
Total Price$31,250$21,790
Adjustments for Features-4,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,980$21,790
Total Invoice$29,542$20,029
Adjustments for Features-4,0370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,505$20,029

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

Model Year20162006
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$7,895$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0370

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Optima features.

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

Model Year20162006
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in106.3 in
Length154.1 in185.8 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height48.6 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume4.6 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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