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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $14,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $14,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSpectraSpectra
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringEXSX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,910 $32,750 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $30,169 $30,964 $14,540 $15,380
Rear spoiler   350 375  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400 400
Alloy wheels     400  
Sunroof     750 750
Rear spoiler   280 325  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360 360
Alloy wheels     360  
Sunroof     675 675
Options (change) 0 350 1,925 1,150
Options (change) 0 280 1,720 1,035
Destination 875 875 650 650
Total Price $32,785 $33,975 $18,125 $18,250
Total Invoice $31,044 $32,119 $16,910 $17,065

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,450
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSpectraSpectra
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringEXSX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$32,785$33,975$18,125$18,250
Adjustments for Features-3,850-6,1500-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,935$27,825$18,125$18,025
Cost Above Minimum$1,110$0$100$0
Total Invoice$31,044$32,119$16,910$17,065
Adjustments for Features-3,646-5,8140-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,398$26,305$16,910$16,855
Cost Above Minimum$1,093$0$55$0

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

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSpectraSpectra
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringEXSX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manual  $0$0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Lane departure warning $200  
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Power retractable roof section$2000$2000  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information $25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row $-300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Wheels, dark finish$0   
Total Value of Features$6,350$8,650$2,500$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$6,150$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,646-5,8140-210

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

Model Year20182009
ModelMX-5 MiataSpectra
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in102.8 in
Length154.1 in177.2 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height49.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft312.2 ft3

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