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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $20,690
Base Invoice $28,427 $19,255
Door sill trim plates 150  
Navigation system   1,200
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Door sill trim plates 120  
Navigation system   1,075
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Options (change) 150 3,470
Options (change) 120 3,100
Destination 835 675
Total Price $31,050 $24,835
Total Invoice $29,382 $23,030

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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: $5,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,434
Model Year20162009
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,050$24,835
Adjustments for Features-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,080$24,835
Total Invoice$29,382$23,030
Adjustments for Features-9180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,464$23,030

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

Model Year20162009
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
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 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
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 
Compass $0
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
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 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$5,695$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9180

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

Model Year20162009
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in107.1 in
Length154.1 in189.0 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height48.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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