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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: $25,400

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,352

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelMX-5 MiataSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSportLX V6EX V6SX V6
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,750 $25,595 $27,595 $32,395
Base Invoice $21,030 $24,730 $26,155 $30,420
Convenience Package 1,160      
Satellite radio 430      
Cargo net 40 40 40 40
Rear spoiler 350      
Floor mats   115 115 115
AWD   1,700 1,700 1,700
Convenience Package 996      
Satellite radio 344      
Cargo net 32 32 32 32
Rear spoiler 280      
Floor mats   95 95 95
AWD   1,640 1,615 1,595
Options (change) 1,980 1,855 1,855 1,855
Options (change) 1,652 1,767 1,742 1,722
Destination 670 795 795 795
Total Price $25,400 $28,245 $30,245 $35,045
Total Invoice $23,352 $27,292 $28,692 $32,937

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento LX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $214
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelMX-5 MiataSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSportLX V6EX V6SX V6
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4276hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/60-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$25,400$28,245$30,245$35,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,955-5,855-8,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,400$24,290$24,390$26,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100$1,900
Total Invoice$23,352$27,292$28,692$32,937
Adjustments for Features0-3,822-5,554-8,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,352$23,470$23,138$24,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$332$0$1,477

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

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelMX-5 MiataSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSportLX V6EX V6SX V6
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Convertible top$3000   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Outside temperature display$50 $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,420$8,375$10,275$13,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,955$5,855$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,822-5,554-8,322

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

Model Year20092011
ModelMX-5 MiataSorento
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in106.3 in
Length157.3 in183.9 in
Width67.7 in74.2 in
Height49.0 in67.3 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
5.337.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento LX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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