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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: $23,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,924

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,368

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTLTZDieselGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $21,295 $23,805 $24,985 $26,710
Base Invoice $20,443 $22,734 $23,986 $24,714
RS Package 650 650    
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 45
Cargo net 60 60 60 49
Door sill trim plates 130 130 130  
Proximity key 300      
Fog lights     340  
Suspension Package       500
Premium Package       1,650
Rear spoiler       400
Body kit       1,145
RS Package 572 572    
All-weather floor mats 97 97 97 36
Cargo net 53 53 53 39
Door sill trim plates 114 114 114  
Proximity key 264      
Fog lights     299  
Suspension Package       430
Premium Package       1,417
Rear spoiler       320
Body kit       916
Options (change) 1,250 950 640 3,789
Options (change) 1,100 836 563 3,158
Destination 825 825 825 795
Total Price $23,370 $25,580 $26,450 $31,294
Total Invoice $22,368 $24,395 $25,374 $28,667

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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: $6,199
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,719
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTLTZDieselGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D167hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$23,370$25,580$26,450$31,294
Adjustments for Features0-1,755-700-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,370$23,825$25,750$29,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$2,380$0
Total Invoice$22,368$24,395$25,374$28,667
Adjustments for Features0-1,674-672-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,368$22,721$24,702$27,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$353$2,334$0

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

Model Year2014201420142011
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTLTZDieselGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote start $150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera $200  
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Convertible top   $3000
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
No leather in second row   $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,495$5,250$4,195$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,755$700$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,674-672-1,580

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

Model Year20142011
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 Legroom42.3 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 Volume15.0 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
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

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