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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: $29,984

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $34,076

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,203

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $29,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelCorvetteMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $54,600 $27,100
Base Invoice $49,686 $25,617
3LT Equipment Group 7,995  
Wind blocker, small 490  
Suspension Package   650
Premium Package   1,390
Cargo net   49
3LT Equipment Group 7,036  
Wind blocker, small 431  
Suspension Package   558
Premium Package   1,194
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 8,485 2,089
Options (change) 7,467 1,791
Destination 975 795
Total Price $64,060 $29,984
Total Invoice $58,128 $28,203

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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: $29,846
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,087
Model Year20122012
ModelCorvetteMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$64,060$29,984
Adjustments for Features-4,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,830$29,984
Total Invoice$58,128$28,203
Adjustments for Features-3,8380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,290$28,203

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

Model Year20122012
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 
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 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$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 
Performance meter$150 
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
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,375$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8380

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

Model Year20122012
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?
Power convertible top4000No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Front sport buckets150No
Navigation system600No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Performance meter150No
USB port25No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested4406%
Total Not Requested682594%

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 link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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