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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: $19,570

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,772

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $7,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLTPremierGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $22,568 $24,654
RS Package 800 800    
Cargo net 60 60 40 40
All-weather floor mats 140 140 75 75
Suspension Package     500  
Premium Package     1,250  
Rear spoiler     350 350
Satellite radio     430  
Body kit     1,145 1,145
RS Package 728 728    
Cargo net 55 55 32 32
All-weather floor mats 127 127 60 60
Suspension Package     430  
Premium Package     1,074  
Rear spoiler     280 280
Satellite radio     344  
Body kit     916 916
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 3,790 1,610
Options (change) 910 910 3,136 1,288
Destination 875 875 560 560
Total Price $19,570 $21,670 $28,785 $28,870
Total Invoice $18,772 $20,788 $26,264 $26,502

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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: $6,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,211
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLTPremierGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$19,570$21,670$28,785$28,870
Adjustments for Features0-800-2,500-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,570$20,870$26,285$26,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$0$85
Total Invoice$18,772$20,788$26,264$26,502
Adjustments for Features0-767-2,281-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,772$20,021$23,983$24,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,249$0$224

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

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLTPremierGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Convertible top  $3000$3000
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Total Value of Features$3,350$4,150$5,850$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$2,500$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-767-2,281-2,295

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

Model Year20182006
ModelSonicMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase99.4 in91.7 in
Length173.9 in157.3 in
Width68.3 in67.7 in
Height59.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,774 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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