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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: $34,325

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $30

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,144

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptima
TrimRF Grand TouringSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $30,964 $25,920 $33,140
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 60 80 80
All-weather floor mats 90    
Rear spoiler 350    
Door sill trim plates 150    
Technology Package   2,400  
Premium Package   3,300  
Cargo net 40 42 42
Cargo tray 48 67 67
All-weather floor mats 72    
Rear spoiler 280    
Door sill trim plates 120    
Technology Package   2,230  
Premium Package   3,060  
Options (change) 700 5,830 130
Options (change) 560 5,399 109
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $34,325 $34,355 $36,455
Total Invoice $32,399 $32,144 $34,074

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,230
Model Year201820152015
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptima
TrimRF Grand TouringSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,325$34,355$36,455
Adjustments for Features0-3,180-4,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,325$31,175$31,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$32,399$32,144$34,074
Adjustments for Features0-2,975-4,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,399$29,169$29,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$671

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

Model Year201820152015
ModelMX-5 MiataOptimaOptima
TrimRF Grand TouringSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Coupe4dr 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
Power retractable rear window$350  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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 
All-weather floor mats$75  
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$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row$-300  
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
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,320$8,500$9,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,180$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,975-4,234

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

Model Year20182015
ModelMX-5 MiataOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in110.0 in
Length154.1 in190.7 in
Width68.3 in72.1 in
Height49.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,445 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.3 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 Volume4.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
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
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested32510%
Total Not Requested295090%

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