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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,725

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $13,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,643

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $12,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelCobaltMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,840 $31,910 $32,750
Base Invoice $17,017 $30,169 $30,964
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Sun and Sound Package 995    
Rear spoiler 275   350
USB port 100    
Brembo / BBS Package   3,770  
Cargo net   50 50
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Sun and Sound Package 876    
Rear spoiler 242   280
USB port 88    
Brembo / BBS Package   3,238  
Cargo net   40 40
Options (change) 2,165 3,820 400
Options (change) 1,906 3,278 320
Destination 720 875 875
Total Price $20,725 $36,605 $34,025
Total Invoice $19,643 $34,322 $32,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,861
Model Year201020182018
ModelCobaltMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$20,725$36,605$34,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,225-4,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,725$33,380$29,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0
Total Invoice$19,643$34,322$32,159
Adjustments for Features0-3,024-4,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,643$31,298$27,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,794$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year201020182018
ModelCobaltMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
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
Front side airbags $350$350
Lane departure warning  $200
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control $400$400
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Power retractable roof section $2000$2000
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information  $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 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$2,800$6,025$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,225$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,024-4,655

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20102018
ModelCobaltMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.3 in90.9 in
Length180.3 in154.1 in
Width67.9 in68.3 in
Height55.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,731 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

Brembo / BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
No leather in second row-300No
Body kit0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%

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