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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: $7,889

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,529

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $7,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelCobaltMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,860 $27,100
Base Invoice $17,667 $25,617
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 295  
Rear spoiler 275 400
Cargo net   49
Satellite radio   430
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 260  
Rear spoiler 242 320
Cargo net   39
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,365 879
Options (change) 1,202 703
Destination 660 795
Total Price $20,885 $28,774
Total Invoice $19,529 $27,115

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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: $5,239
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,089
Model Year20092012
ModelCobaltMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$20,885$28,774
Adjustments for Features0-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,885$26,124
Total Invoice$19,529$27,115
Adjustments for Features0-2,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,529$24,618

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

Model Year20092012
ModelCobaltMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$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
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control $400
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,825$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,497

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

Model Year20092012
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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