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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: $5,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,798

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $4,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelCruzeCruzeMX-5 Miata
TrimLTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $25,240
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $23,323
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
225/50R17 395    
RS Package 695 695  
Suspension Package     500
Rear spoiler     350
Satellite radio     430
Body kit     1,145
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
225/50R17 348    
RS Package 612 612  
Suspension Package     430
Rear spoiler     280
Satellite radio     344
Body kit     916
Options (change) 3,590 695 2,425
Options (change) 3,360 612 1,970
Destination 750 750 670
Total Price $22,765 $23,670 $28,335
Total Invoice $21,798 $22,698 $25,963

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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: $6,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,027
Model Year201120112008
ModelCruzeCruzeMX-5 Miata
TrimLTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine138hp I4138hp I4166hp 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$28,335
Adjustments for Features-900-1,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,865$22,065$28,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$21,798$22,698$25,963
Adjustments for Features-862-1,5390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,936$21,159$25,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$223$0

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

Model Year201120112008
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 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
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 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
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$5,370$6,075$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$1,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-862-1,5390

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

Model Year20112008
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
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested152576%
Total Not Requested47524%
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%

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