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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: $22,415

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $11,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,280

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZRSRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $32,620
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $30,839
Dusk Package 1,715    
Forward collision warning 395 395  
Cargo net 60 60 50
All-weather floor mats 140 140 90
Sunroof 850 850  
Rear spoiler     350
Dusk Package 1,561    
Forward collision warning 359 359  
Cargo net 55 55 40
All-weather floor mats 127 127 72
Sunroof 774 774  
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 3,160 1,445 490
Options (change) 2,876 1,315 392
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $23,815 $22,415 $33,985
Total Invoice $22,542 $21,280 $32,106

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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: $9,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,055
Model Year201620162017
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZRSRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4138hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$23,815$22,415$33,985
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,790$22,415$32,110
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$0
Total Invoice$22,542$21,280$32,106
Adjustments for Features-9700-1,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,572$21,280$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$292$0$0

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

Model Year201620162017
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 Miata
TrimLTZRSRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
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 
Power retractable rear window  $350
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 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning$200$200 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Total Value of Features$4,925$3,900$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-9700-1,771

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

Model Year20162017
ModelSonicMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in90.9 in
Length173.1 in154.1 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height59.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,734 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in52.0 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 ft34.5 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%

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