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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: $25,660

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $8,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,346

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $7,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelCruzeCruzeMX-5 Miata
TrimLTLTZRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $32,620
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $30,839
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445  
RS Package 695 695  
Sunroof 850 850  
Rear spoiler     350
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392  
RS Package 612 612  
Sunroof 748 748  
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 6,485 3,985 350
Options (change) 5,908 3,508 280
Destination 750 750 875
Total Price $25,660 $26,960 $33,845
Total Invoice $24,346 $25,594 $31,994

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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: $7,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,213
Model Year201120112017
ModelCruzeCruzeMX-5 Miata
TrimLTLTZRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4138hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$25,660$26,960$33,845
Adjustments for Features0-855-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,660$26,105$33,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$24,346$25,594$31,994
Adjustments for Features0-812-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,346$24,782$31,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$436$0

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

Model Year201120112017
ModelCruzeCruzeMX-5 Miata
TrimLTLTZRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
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 
Power retractable rear window  $350
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $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 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $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  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,360$6,215$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855$460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-812-435

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

Model Year20112017
ModelCruzeMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in90.9 in
Length181.0 in154.1 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.0 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 ft34.5 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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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