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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: $31,235

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,093

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptima
TrimRF Grand TouringSXSX Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $30,839 $25,023 $33,481
Rear spoiler 350    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Door sill trim plates 150    
Proximity key 130    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
SX Base Package   3,085  
Rear spoiler 280    
Cargo net 40 42 42
Door sill trim plates 120    
Proximity key 112    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
SX Base Package   2,842  
Options (change) 680 3,485 400
Options (change) 552 3,175 333
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $34,175 $31,235 $37,385
Total Invoice $32,266 $29,093 $34,709

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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: $4,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,775
Model Year201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptima
TrimRF Grand TouringSXSX Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,175$31,235$37,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,720-7,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,175$29,515$29,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$32,266$29,093$34,709
Adjustments for Features0-1,602-6,866
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,266$27,491$27,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$352

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

Model Year201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptima
TrimRF Grand TouringSXSX Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200 
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player, remote$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,070$6,790$12,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,720$7,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,602-6,866

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

Model Year20172017
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in110.4 in
Length154.1 in191.1 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height49.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,445 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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