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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,120

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,726

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelTraverseMX-5 Miata
TrimLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,010 $26,350
Base Invoice $30,409 $24,346
Personal Connectivity Package 340  
Leather seating surfaces 1,775  
2LT Equipment Group 2,580  
Premium Package   1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Rear spoiler   350
Personal Connectivity Package 299  
Leather seating surfaces 1,562  
2LT Equipment Group 2,451  
Premium Package   1,417
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,013
Rear spoiler   280
Options (change) 4,695 3,100
Options (change) 4,312 2,710
Destination 810 670
Total Price $37,515 $30,120
Total Invoice $35,531 $27,726

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,977
Model Year20112009
ModelTraverseMX-5 Miata
TrimLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine281hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18205/45-17
Total Price$37,515$30,120
Adjustments for Features-1,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,585$30,120
Total Invoice$35,531$27,726
Adjustments for Features-1,8280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,703$27,726

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

Model Year20112009
ModelTraverseMX-5 Miata
TrimLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,900$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8280

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20112009
ModelTraverseMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase118.9 in91.7 in
Length205.0 in157.3 in
Width78.4 in67.7 in
Height70.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.4 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft35.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested107575%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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