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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: $9,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $19,895
Base Invoice $28,427 $18,510
Rear spoiler 350 200
Door sill trim plates 150  
Stability control   650
Rear spoiler 280 160
Door sill trim plates 120  
Stability control   580
Options (change) 500 850
Options (change) 400 740
Destination 835 675
Total Price $31,400 $21,420
Total Invoice $29,662 $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: $6,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,530
Model Year20162008
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$31,400$21,420
Adjustments for Features-3,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,005$21,420
Total Invoice$29,662$19,925
Adjustments for Features-3,2070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,455$19,925

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

Model Year20162008
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 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
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 
USB port$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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt 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$6,770$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2070

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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 Year20162008
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in107.1 in
Length154.1 in186.4 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height48.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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