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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: $21,170

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,147

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162013
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZRSGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $27,350
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $25,854
Dusk Package 1,715    
Cargo net 60 60 50
All-weather floor mats 140 140 50
Suspension Package     650
Premium Package     1,390
Rear spoiler     400
Dusk Package 1,561    
Cargo net 55 55 40
All-weather floor mats 127 127 40
Suspension Package     558
Premium Package     1,194
Rear spoiler     320
Options (change) 1,915 200 2,540
Options (change) 1,743 182 2,152
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $22,570 $21,170 $30,685
Total Invoice $21,409 $20,147 $28,801

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,401
Model Year201620162013
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZRSGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine138hp I4138hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$22,570$21,170$30,685
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,545$21,170$28,285
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$0
Total Invoice$21,409$20,147$28,801
Adjustments for Features-9720-2,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,437$20,147$26,548
Cost Above Minimum$290$0$0

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

Model Year201620162013
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZRSGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150  
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Convertible top  $3000
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
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 
Metal pedals $75 
No leather in second row  $-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,900$2,875$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-9720-2,253

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

Model Year20162013
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 Weight2,734 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 Volume14.9 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested85074%

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