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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: $19,645

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $10,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,840

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLTPremierClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $28,600 $30,065
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $27,042 $28,427
Convenience Package 875      
Cargo net 60 60 50 50
All-weather floor mats 140 140 90 90
RS Package   800    
Proximity key     130 130
Rear spoiler       350
Convenience Package 796      
Cargo net 55 55 40 40
All-weather floor mats 127 127 72 72
RS Package   728    
Proximity key     112 112
Rear spoiler       280
Options (change) 1,075 1,000 270 620
Options (change) 978 910 224 504
Destination 875 875 835 835
Total Price $19,645 $21,670 $29,705 $31,520
Total Invoice $18,840 $20,788 $28,101 $29,766

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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: $7,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,488
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLTPremierClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine138hp I4138hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$19,645$21,670$29,705$31,520
Adjustments for Features0-325-1,900-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,645$21,345$27,805$26,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$985$0
Total Invoice$18,840$20,788$28,101$29,766
Adjustments for Features0-312-1,797-4,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,840$20,476$26,304$25,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,636$976$0

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

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelSonicSonicMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLTPremierClubGrand Touring
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$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $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  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Convertible top  $3000$3000
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player, remote  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
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
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights   $150
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$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
No leather in second row   $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,850$5,425$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$1,900$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-312-1,797-4,438

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

Model Year20182016
ModelSonicMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase99.4 in90.9 in
Length173.9 in154.1 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height59.7 in48.6 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 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 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Total Requested45078%
Total Not Requested12522%

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