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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: $20,885

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $4,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,529

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $4,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelCobaltMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,860 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $17,667 $22,568 $24,654
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 295    
Rear spoiler 275 350 350
Cargo net   40 40
Satellite radio   430  
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 260    
Rear spoiler 242 280 280
Cargo net   32 32
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 1,365 820 390
Options (change) 1,202 656 312
Destination 660 560 560
Total Price $20,885 $25,815 $27,650
Total Invoice $19,529 $23,784 $25,526

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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: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,265
Model Year200920062006
ModelCobaltMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine155hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$20,885$25,815$27,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,885$24,740$25,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$285
Total Invoice$19,529$23,784$25,526
Adjustments for Features0-990-2,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,529$22,794$23,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$309

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

Model Year200920062006
ModelCobaltMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Front side airbags $350$350
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100 $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,375$4,450$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-990-2,423

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

Model Year20092006
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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