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

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,765

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $8,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,798

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $6,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelCruzeCruzeMX-5 Miata
TrimLTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $26,710
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $24,714
225/50R17 395    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
RS Package 695 695  
Suspension Package     500
Premium Package     1,650
Rear spoiler     400
Body kit     1,145
225/50R17 348    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
RS Package 612 612  
Suspension Package     430
Premium Package     1,417
Rear spoiler     320
Body kit     916
Options (change) 3,590 695 3,695
Options (change) 3,360 612 3,083
Destination 750 750 795
Total Price $22,765 $23,670 $31,200
Total Invoice $21,798 $22,698 $28,592

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,740
Model Year201120112011
ModelCruzeCruzeMX-5 Miata
TrimLTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine138hp I4138hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$22,765$23,670$31,200
Adjustments for Features0-705-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,765$22,965$30,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$21,798$22,698$28,592
Adjustments for Features0-676-1,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,798$22,022$27,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$224$0

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

Model Year201120112011
ModelCruzeCruzeMX-5 Miata
TrimLTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Convertible top  $3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,520$5,225$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$705$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-676-1,054

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

Model Year20112011
ModelCruzeMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.7 in91.7 in
Length181.0 in157.3 in
Width70.7 in67.7 in
Height58.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote start150No
USB port25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested162581%
Total Not Requested37519%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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