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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: $22,655

Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged   
Difference: $11,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,302

Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged   
Difference: $10,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelCobaltMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSS SuperchargedRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,900 $31,910 $32,750
Base Invoice $18,806 $30,169 $30,964
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof 750    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Brembo / BBS Package   3,770  
Cargo net   50 50
Satellite radio 286    
Sunroof 660    
Side curtain airbags 348    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612    
Brembo / BBS Package   3,238  
Cargo net   40 40
Options (change) 2,165 3,820 50
Options (change) 1,906 3,278 40
Destination 590 875 875
Total Price $22,655 $36,605 $33,675
Total Invoice $21,302 $34,322 $31,879

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,891
Model Year200620182018
ModelCobaltMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSS SuperchargedRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine205hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$22,655$36,605$33,675
Adjustments for Features0-3,450-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,655$33,155$28,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,430$0
Total Invoice$21,302$34,322$31,879
Adjustments for Features0-3,235-4,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,302$31,087$27,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,894$0

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

Model Year200620182018
ModelCobaltMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSS SuperchargedRF 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 
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
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
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$0 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Power retractable roof section $2000$2000
Sunroof$900  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
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
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 
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
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  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,225$6,675$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,450$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,235-4,686

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

Model Year20062018
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 Weight2,925 lb.2,445 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
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

Brembo / BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%

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