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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,484

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $671

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,225

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelEquinoxMX-5 Miata
TrimSportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,115 $26,710
Base Invoice $26,288 $24,714
CD changer, in-dash 435  
Leather seating surfaces 595  
Side curtain airbags 395  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Cargo net   49
Rear spoiler   400
Satellite radio   430
CD changer, in-dash 361  
Leather seating surfaces 494  
Side curtain airbags 328  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,013
Cargo net   39
Rear spoiler   320
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,425 1,979
Options (change) 1,183 1,716
Destination 615 795
Total Price $30,155 $29,484
Total Invoice $28,086 $27,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,181
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,332
Model Year20082011
ModelEquinoxMX-5 Miata
TrimSportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine264hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$30,155$29,484
Adjustments for Features0-510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,155$28,974
Total Invoice$28,086$27,225
Adjustments for Features0-471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,086$26,754

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

Model Year20082011
ModelEquinoxMX-5 Miata
TrimSportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Purse holder$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,115$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-471

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

Model Year20082011
ModelEquinoxMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.5 in91.7 in
Length188.8 in157.3 in
Width71.4 in67.7 in
Height69.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,907 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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