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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: $22,475

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,529

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelCruzeCruzeMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $25,240
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $23,323
RS Package 695 595  
Proximity key 300    
Suspension Package     500
Premium Package 2     1,250
Rear spoiler     350
Satellite radio     430
Body kit     1,145
RS Package 612 524  
Proximity key 264    
Suspension Package     430
Premium Package 2     1,074
Rear spoiler     280
Satellite radio     344
Body kit     916
Options (change) 995 595 3,675
Options (change) 876 524 3,044
Destination 795 795 670
Total Price $22,475 $24,580 $29,585
Total Invoice $21,529 $23,465 $27,037

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,503
Model Year201220122008
ModelCruzeCruzeMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine138hp I4138hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
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$22,475$24,580$29,585
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,475$22,775$28,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$21,529$23,465$27,037
Adjustments for Features0-1,723-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,529$21,742$26,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$213$0

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

Model Year201220122008
ModelCruzeCruzeMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start $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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,520$5,325$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,723-1,005

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

Model Year20122008
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 2LT

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?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

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