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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: $19,155

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $10,874

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,920

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $9,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelCobaltCobaltMX-5 Miata
TrimLTSportGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $15,120 $19,695 $26,710
Base Invoice $14,288 $18,612 $24,714
Leather seating surfaces 695 695  
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 295    
2LT Option Package 1,295    
Performance Appearance Package 795    
Remote start 0    
CD changer, in-dash 295 295  
Suspension Package     500
Cargo net     49
Rear spoiler     400
Satellite radio     430
Body kit     1,145
Leather seating surfaces 612 612  
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 260    
2LT Option Package 1,140    
Performance Appearance Package 700    
Remote start 0    
CD changer, in-dash 260 260  
Suspension Package     430
Cargo net     39
Rear spoiler     320
Satellite radio     344
Body kit     916
Options (change) 3,375 990 2,524
Options (change) 2,972 872 2,049
Destination 660 660 795
Total Price $19,155 $21,345 $30,029
Total Invoice $17,920 $20,144 $27,558

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,949
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,954
Model Year200820082011
ModelCobaltCobaltMX-5 Miata
TrimLTSportGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine148hp I4171hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7228, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$19,155$21,345$30,029
Adjustments for Features0-325-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,155$21,020$27,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,865$0
Total Invoice$17,920$20,144$27,558
Adjustments for Features0-307-2,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,920$19,837$24,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,917$0

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

Model Year200820082011
ModelCobaltCobaltMX-5 Miata
TrimLTSportGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control $400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Convertible top  $3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
No leather in second row  $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,975$2,300$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-307-2,684

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

Model Year20082011
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 Weight2,731 lb.2,442 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
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

2LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Bodyside moldings75No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Cruise control150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested59040%
Total Not Requested87560%
Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested62545%
Total Not Requested75055%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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