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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: $26,475

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,851

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSportLX V6EX V6SX V6
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,720 $24,950 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $22,424 $24,110 $26,490 $31,125
Convenience Package 1,080      
Satellite radio 430      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Rear spoiler 400      
Floor mats   115 115 115
AWD   1,700 1,700 1,700
Convenience Package 928      
Satellite radio 344      
Cargo net 40 40 40 40
Rear spoiler 320      
Floor mats   95 95 95
AWD   1,640 1,610 1,595
Options (change) 1,960 1,865 1,865 1,865
Options (change) 1,632 1,775 1,745 1,730
Destination 795 800 800 800
Total Price $26,475 $27,615 $30,615 $35,815
Total Invoice $24,851 $26,685 $29,035 $33,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,208
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSportLX V6EX V6SX V6
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4276hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/65-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$26,475$27,615$30,615$35,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,455-5,685-9,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,475$25,160$24,930$26,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$1,840
Total Invoice$24,851$26,685$29,035$33,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,372-5,392-8,499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,851$24,313$23,643$25,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0$1,513

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

Model Year2013201220122012
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 
Heated steering wheel   $100
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$200
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
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 $100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $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 bumper protector   $40
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
HD radio  $50 
Media drive, small  $5 
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0 
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
Power-folding mirrors   $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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats  $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
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric $100$100 
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$6,875$10,105$13,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455$5,685$9,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,372-5,392-8,499

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

Model Year20132012
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 Weight2,447 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
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
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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