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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,935

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,164

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelCorvetteMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $51,390 $27,100
Base Invoice $45,994 $25,617
Power convertible top 1,995  
3LT Equipment Group 3,395  
Suspension Package   650
Premium Package   1,390
Power convertible top 1,656  
3LT Equipment Group 2,818  
Suspension Package   558
Premium Package   1,194
Options (change) 5,390 2,040
Options (change) 4,474 1,752
Destination 800 795
Total Price $57,580 $29,935
Total Invoice $51,268 $28,164

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,606
Model Year20062012
ModelCorvetteMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine400hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$57,580$29,935
Adjustments for Features-2,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,775$29,935
Total Invoice$51,268$28,164
Adjustments for Features-2,4980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,770$28,164

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

Model Year20062012
ModelCorvetteMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Roll bar $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Power convertible top$4000 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,750$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4980

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

Model Year20062012
ModelCorvetteMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.7 in91.7 in
Length174.6 in157.3 in
Width72.6 in67.7 in
Height49.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,200 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume11.0 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Compass0No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85043%
Total Not Requested112557%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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