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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,695

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $815

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,709

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMX-5 MiataSorento
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $26,350 $24,295
Base Invoice $24,346 $22,620
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Cargo net 40  
Rear spoiler 350 200
Luxury Package   2,500
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013  
Cargo net 32  
Rear spoiler 280 154
Luxury Package   2,235
Options (change) 1,490 2,700
Options (change) 1,325 2,389
Destination 670 700
Total Price $28,510 $27,695
Total Invoice $26,341 $25,709

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,289
Model Year20092008
ModelMX-5 MiataSorento
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4262hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/70-16
Total Price$28,510$27,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,510$25,910
Total Invoice$26,341$25,709
Adjustments for Features0-1,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,341$24,052

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

Model Year20092008
ModelMX-5 MiataSorento
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Automatic headlights $125
Barometer $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
No leather in second row$-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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,145$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,657

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Sorento features.

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

Model Year20092008
ModelMX-5 MiataSorento
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in106.7 in
Length157.3 in180.7 in
Width67.7 in73.3 in
Height49.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.4,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		5.3 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		5.366.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested150057%
Total Not Requested112543%

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