Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison
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For the Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Elantra vs. MX-5 Miata Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Elantra and MX-5 Miata will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Hyundai Elantra SE's price is $10,600 lower than the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 10,600 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 9,772 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Elantra | MX-5 Miata |
| Trim | SE | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 138hp I4 | 158hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 25/33 MPG | 20/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 172, 6 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 205/45-17 |
| Total Price | 20,905 | 29,825 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,680 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 19,225 | 29,825 |
| Total Invoice | 19,946 | 28,115 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,603 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 18,343 | 28,115 |
Invoice Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata
Price Comparison (MSRP): Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda MX-5 MiataThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Hyundai Elantra SE | ||
| Difference: 8,920 | ||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE | ||
| Difference: 8,169 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Elantra | MX-5 Miata |
| Trim | SE | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | 17,020 | 27,100 |
| Base Invoice | 16,334 | 25,617 |
| Floor mats | 85 | |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 400 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 800 | |
| Sunroof | 1,150 | |
| 4-speed automatic | 800 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,100 | |
| Satellite radio | 430 | |
| Floor mats | 0 | |
| Rear spoiler | 320 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| 4-speed automatic | 0 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,039 | |
| Satellite radio | 344 | |
| Total options | 3,210 | 1,930 |
| Total options | 2,937 | 1,703 |
| Destination | 675 | 795 |
| Total Price | 20,905 | 29,825 |
| Total Invoice | 19,946 | 28,115 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Hyundai Elantra
| Price of the Hyundai Elantra: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Paid sticker price less $2,000 rebate. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | The Elantra is about $4000-$6000 less than a comparable vehicle from Japanese car makers. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Cash 4 clunkers got me to look. Consumer Reports rated #1. 1st looked @ Civic,Corola. Had better head room w/sunroof, best warranty, best price, Best brakes, towing capacity, interior room. I NEVER thought Elantra, EVER, Now I take it out, "just 4 a ride" |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD | Best small car for the money right now. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Same price can only get me a average or less than average featured Civic or Corolla. Toyota and Honda both refused to provided payment plan due to not enough history, Hyundai just picked me up right away. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD | The Hyundai cost less money out-the-door than a Civic without air-conditioning or a corolla without anti-lock brakes. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | See above. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Price was about $17k. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | 2008 Elantra SE seemed to offer a lot of value for money; with the features I now have, I would have paid a lot more money with a Civic, Corolla or some other option. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | I got a no haggle price. I just called the dealership, told the salesperson my price, and the cash deal(at my price) was complete in about 3 hours of my phone call. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | very cheap for what you get |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | A lot of bang for the buck! |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Rebate allowed this car to be had, including extended warrantyu if desired, for about $1000 less than most comparable Totyate Corolla LE. Honda was no where near close ($3000 more). |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Good price/value |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD | great value compared to other vehicles. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | I was able to get a good interest rate and what seemed like a good final price from the dealer. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD | $4000-5000 less than any US or Japanese of equal options and size. |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD | The price was reasonable and the interest rate was good for the time. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD | Considering all the features that came with the car, plus the cost of operating, and insuring the car, the Elantra is an economical car. |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD | Great price at the time for the size of vehicle |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Is/was a bargain price, great value |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD | The price was great considering the options. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD | cost was less than I expected |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 135-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Best bang for the buck! Car comes fully loaded at a reasonable price |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD | Brand new it costs less than some competitors used prices. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 135-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | were affordable for the amount of car you were getting. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD | it was cheaper then a civic |
| 2002 | 4dr Hatch 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD | Used Elantras are quite cheap. Any car of the same year/size/class with the same features/options would cost significantly more. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Mazda MX-5 Miata
| Price of the Mazda MX-5 Miata: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD | Inexpensive for a convertible sports car. |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD | Bought it used (2 years old) for $16,500 with 8000 miles on it. If you can find one you like for similar money, buy it. This model year has a 4 year bumper to bumper warranty, unlike subsequent years which are covered for 3 years. |
| 2004 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD | Great value for the car -- Used, I could get a fully loaded sports car for the same price as a new base model economy car. |
| 2003 | 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD | Bought used, 2 owner car, both ladies drove it only for weekend joy ride, covered and garaged, e.g. low mileage, showroom condition...3K under Blue Book. |
| 2003 | 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD | The price point for a used 03 Miata are quite attractive, considering other roadsters. |
| 2002 | 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD | Price on the later models is a bit high for how little creature comforts you get. Worth it once you find out how fun and reliable it is. Great on gas too |
| Price of the Mazda MX-5 Miata: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2003 | 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD | Very pricey in Canada (30k for a stripper), dealers do not want to deal. |
Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Elantra | MX-5 Miata |
| Trim | SE | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | |
| Compact spare tire | $75 | |
| Front seat active head restraints | $50 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |
| Aux input | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $25 | |
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | |
| USB port | $150 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $50 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Exterior temperature display | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Powertrain | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | $250 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,025 | $2,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,680 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,603 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Elantra | MX-5 Miata |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 91.7 in |
| Length | 177.4 in | 157.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 67.7 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 49.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,747 lb. | 2,527 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 53.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.2 in | 50.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.5 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Grand Touring
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 9% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Hyundai Elantra Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Hyundai Elantra: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Everything fits well with no rattles or knocks.Yet. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
top quality materials were used in interior |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
No rattles, dash looks good. Doors have a solid sound when shut. Bolts on brake calipers do not look like they will rust weld making a brake change an afternoon job (pay attention GM). |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The quality is high overall in the interior in terms of materials used. The only exception is the beige interior. It stains way too easy, even with water! |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Body panel seams are tight and uniform. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 135-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good for cheap car |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Hyundai Elantra: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Just plain cheap look and feel |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The paint on these things is crap. All 3 Elantras I test drove had very thin paint. One 2004 had the clearcoat peeling of all over. The other two had tons of little scratches, presumably from automatic car wash. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
interior makes you not want to touch anything |
What Our Members Are Saying about Mazda MX-5 Miata Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Mazda MX-5 Miata: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Appears to be great |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Good fit/finish and paint. Impeccalbe craftsmanship = remarkable at this price-point. Leather package with Grand Touring version is of noteworthy quality (and a recommended improvement over base cloth). Interior controls are well-designed. |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
To date it has been close to 100% perfect. |
| 2004 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Thoughtfully designed to make the most of cargo capacity in a small car. There are lots of little touches that optimize storage space and fuel economy, as well as making it feel like a luxury car. |
| 2001 | 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
Nice job reminding of class British/Italian convertible strong points but with better management of interior features and consistently good workmanship (see excellent reliability!). |
