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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: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $12,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $11,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelCobaltMX-5 Miata
TrimSportRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,695 $32,620
Base Invoice $18,612 $30,839
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 750  
Rear spoiler   350
Cargo net   50
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Sunroof 660  
Rear spoiler   280
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 1,445 400
Options (change) 1,272 320
Destination 660 875
Total Price $21,800 $33,895
Total Invoice $20,544 $32,034

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,686
Model Year20082017
ModelCobaltMX-5 Miata
TrimSportRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine171hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$21,800$33,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$29,870
Total Invoice$20,544$32,034
Adjustments for Features0-3,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,544$28,230

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

Model Year20082017
ModelCobaltMX-5 Miata
TrimSportRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $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
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $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
No leather in second row $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,675$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,804

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

Model Year20082017
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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