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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: $17,745

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $15,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,590

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $14,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSpectra
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringSX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,910 $32,750 $15,995
Base Invoice $30,169 $30,964 $14,955
Rear spoiler   350  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Sunroof     700
Rear spoiler   280  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Sunroof     625
Options (change) 0 350 1,100
Options (change) 0 280 985
Destination 875 875 650
Total Price $32,785 $33,975 $17,745
Total Invoice $31,044 $32,119 $16,590

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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: $10,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,928
Model Year201820182008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSpectra
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringSX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$32,785$33,975$17,745
Adjustments for Features-3,625-5,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,160$28,050$17,745
Cost Above Minimum$1,110$0$0
Total Invoice$31,044$32,119$16,590
Adjustments for Features-3,432-5,6010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,612$26,518$16,590
Cost Above Minimum$1,094$0$0

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

Model Year201820182008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSpectra
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringSX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Power retractable roof section$2000$2000 
Sunroof  $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
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
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $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
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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$6,200$8,500$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$5,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,432-5,6010

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

Model Year20182008
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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