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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: $35,050

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelTraverseMX-5 Miata
TrimLTRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,010 $32,750
Base Invoice $30,409 $30,964
Personal Connectivity Package 340  
Navigation system 1,890  
Leather seating surfaces 1,775  
2LT Equipment Group 2,580  
Sunroof 1,400  
Rear spoiler   350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
Personal Connectivity Package 299  
Navigation system 1,663  
Leather seating surfaces 1,562  
2LT Equipment Group 2,451  
Sunroof 1,232  
Rear spoiler   280
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,016
Options (change) 7,985 1,425
Options (change) 7,207 1,296
Destination 810 875
Total Price $40,805 $35,050
Total Invoice $38,426 $33,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,909
Model Year20112018
ModelTraverseMX-5 Miata
TrimLTRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine281hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18205/45-17
Total Price$40,805$35,050
Adjustments for Features-2,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,275$35,050
Total Invoice$38,426$33,135
Adjustments for Features-2,3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,044$33,135

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

Model Year20112018
ModelTraverseMX-5 Miata
TrimLTRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
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$9,000$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3820

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

Model Year20112018
ModelTraverseMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase118.9 in90.9 in
Length205.0 in154.1 in
Width78.4 in68.3 in
Height70.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft34.5 ft3

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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 port25Yes
Total Requested37526%
Total Not Requested105074%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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