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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: $31,530

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $420

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $49

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620132013
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringSXHybrid EX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $28,427 $25,040 $29,555
Proximity key 130    
Rear spoiler 350    
Door sill trim plates 150    
Navigation system   1,400  
Premium Package   2,950  
Proximity key 112    
Rear spoiler 280    
Door sill trim plates 120    
Navigation system   1,250  
Premium Package   2,635  
Options (change) 630 4,350 0
Options (change) 512 3,885 0
Destination 835 800 800
Total Price $31,530 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $29,774 $29,725 $30,355

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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: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,147
Model Year201620132013
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringSXHybrid EX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,530$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,180-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,530$30,770$31,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445
Total Invoice$29,774$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,098-1,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,774$28,627$28,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$305

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

Model Year201620132013
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringSXHybrid EX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Convertible top$3000  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
Media drive, small  $5
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Folding second row seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75 
No leather in second row$-300  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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$6,445$7,625$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,180$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,098-1,423

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

Model Year20162013
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in110.0 in
Length154.1 in190.7 in
Width68.3 in72.1 in
Height48.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested32511%
Total Not Requested270589%

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