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

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,235

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $10,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,587

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLTLTZSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $15,065 $16,665 $23,970 $26,905 $27,550
Base Invoice $14,462 $15,832 $22,671 $25,443 $26,051
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 375        
Convenience Package     1,080    
Satellite radio     430 430 430
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 330        
Convenience Package     928    
Satellite radio     344 344 344
Options (change) 375 0 1,510 430 430
Options (change) 330 0 1,272 344 344
Destination 795 795 820 820 820
Total Price $16,235 $17,460 $26,300 $28,155 $28,800
Total Invoice $15,587 $16,627 $24,763 $26,607 $27,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,834
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLTLTZSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine138hp I4138hp I4167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$16,235$17,460$26,300$28,155$28,800
Adjustments for Features0-475-1,425-1,575-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,235$16,985$24,875$26,580$25,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$1,705$800
Total Invoice$15,587$16,627$24,763$26,607$27,215
Adjustments for Features0-452-1,342-1,488-2,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,587$16,175$23,421$25,119$24,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$588$0$1,698$841

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

Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLTLTZSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener    $100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Roll bar  $200$200$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$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Convertible top  $3000$3000$3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$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   
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75   
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats $200  $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row    $-300
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Total Value of Features$2,600$3,075$4,025$4,175$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$1,425$1,575$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-452-1,342-1,488-2,953

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

Model Year20122015
ModelSonicMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase99.4 in91.7 in
Length173.1 in157.3 in
Width68.3 in67.7 in
Height59.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.2,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Connectivity Plus Cruise Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested27565%
Total Not Requested15035%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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