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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: $22,675

Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged   
Difference: $6,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,391

Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged   
Difference: $5,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelCobaltMX-5 Miata
TrimSS SuperchargedGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $20,975 $25,240
Base Invoice $19,821 $23,323
CD changer, in-dash 295  
5-speed manual 0  
Polished alloy wheels 395  
Side curtain airbags 395  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Cargo net   40
Rear spoiler   350
Satellite radio   430
Body kit   1,145
CD changer, in-dash 260  
5-speed manual 0  
Polished alloy wheels 348  
Side curtain airbags 347  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,012
Cargo net   32
Rear spoiler   280
Satellite radio   344
Body kit   916
Options (change) 1,085 3,065
Options (change) 955 2,584
Destination 615 670
Total Price $22,675 $28,975
Total Invoice $21,391 $26,577

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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: $2,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,884
Model Year20072008
ModelCobaltMX-5 Miata
TrimSS SuperchargedGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine205hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$22,675$28,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,675$25,375
Total Invoice$21,391$26,577
Adjustments for Features0-3,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,391$23,275

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

Model Year20072008
ModelCobaltMX-5 Miata
TrimSS SuperchargedGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Rear spoiler $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,075$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,302

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

Model Year20072008
ModelCobaltMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.3 in91.7 in
Length180.3 in157.3 in
Width67.9 in67.7 in
Height55.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,925 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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