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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: $7,924

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,772

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLTPremierSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $23,470 $25,830 $27,100
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $22,188 $24,415 $25,617
RS Package 800 800      
All-weather floor mats 140 140 45 45 45
Cargo net 60 60 49 49 49
Convenience Package     1,160    
Rear spoiler     400 400 400
Satellite radio     430 430 430
Body kit     1,145 1,145 1,145
Suspension Package       650 650
RS Package 728 728      
All-weather floor mats 127 127 36 36 36
Cargo net 55 55 39 39 39
Convenience Package     996    
Rear spoiler     320 320 320
Satellite radio     344 344 344
Body kit     916 916 916
Suspension Package       558 558
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 3,229 2,719 2,719
Options (change) 910 910 2,651 2,213 2,213
Destination 875 875 795 795 795
Total Price $19,570 $21,670 $27,494 $29,344 $30,614
Total Invoice $18,772 $20,788 $25,634 $27,423 $28,625

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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: $7,324
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,303
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLTPremierSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine138hp I4138hp I4167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$19,570$21,670$27,494$29,344$30,614
Adjustments for Features0-800-600-1,550-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,570$20,870$26,894$27,794$27,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$0$900$1,070
Total Invoice$18,772$20,788$25,634$27,423$28,625
Adjustments for Features0-767-559-1,449-2,478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,772$20,021$25,075$25,974$26,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,249$0$899$1,072

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

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLTPremierSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150
5-speed manual  $0  
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key $250   
Remote app$25$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100$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   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$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$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Convertible top  $3000$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 changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player  $125  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Compass$0$0   
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75   
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats $200  $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50$50
No leather in second row    $-300
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$3,200$4,000$3,800$4,750$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$600$1,550$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-767-559-1,449-2,478

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

Model Year20182012
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 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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%

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