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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: $17,005

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,313

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $11,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 Miata
TrimLTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $15,640 $17,250 $26,350
Base Invoice $15,014 $16,388 $24,346
205/55R16 495    
Cargo net 60 60 40
Premium Package     1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Rear spoiler     350
205/55R16 436    
Cargo net 53 53 32
Premium Package     1,417
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,013
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 555 60 3,140
Options (change) 489 53 2,742
Destination 810 810 670
Total Price $17,005 $18,120 $30,160
Total Invoice $16,313 $17,251 $27,758

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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: $8,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,981
Model Year201320132009
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 Miata
TrimLTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine138hp I4138hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$17,005$18,120$30,160
Adjustments for Features0-175-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,005$17,945$25,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0
Total Invoice$16,313$17,251$27,758
Adjustments for Features0-167-4,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,313$17,084$23,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$771$0

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

Model Year201320132009
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 Miata
TrimLTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Convertible top  $3000
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0 
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 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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
No leather in second row  $-300
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,600$2,775$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167-4,464

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20132009
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.2,442 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 Volume14.9 ft35.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000		1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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