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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: $25,080

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,534

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,031

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTLTZDieselGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,270 $24,270 $25,660 $27,100
Base Invoice $22,339 $23,178 $24,634 $25,617
RS Package 675 675    
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 45
Cargo net 60 60 60 49
Door sill trim plates 140 140 140  
Suspension Package       650
Rear spoiler       400
Satellite radio       430
Body kit       1,145
RS Package 594 594    
All-weather floor mats 97 97 97 36
Cargo net 53 53 53 39
Door sill trim plates 123 123 123  
Suspension Package       558
Rear spoiler       320
Satellite radio       344
Body kit       916
Options (change) 985 985 310 2,719
Options (change) 867 867 273 2,213
Destination 825 825 825 795
Total Price $25,080 $26,080 $26,795 $30,614
Total Invoice $24,031 $24,870 $25,732 $28,625

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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: $5,664
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,721
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTLTZDieselGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
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$25,080$26,080$26,795$30,614
Adjustments for Features-275-1,1000-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,805$24,980$26,795$30,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$1,990$0
Total Invoice$24,031$24,870$25,732$28,625
Adjustments for Features-263-1,0490-136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,768$23,821$25,732$28,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$53$1,964$0

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

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMX-5 Miata
Trim2LTLTZDieselGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250  
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$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  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
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$4,725$5,550$4,450$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$1,100$0$145
Value of Feature Adjustments-263-1,0490-136

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

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,085 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?
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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