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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: $32,455

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,680

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelTraverseMX-5 Miata
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $44,450 $30,065
Base Invoice $42,228 $28,427
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
Rear spoiler   350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Rear spoiler   280
Options (change) 0 1,555
Options (change) 0 1,418
Destination 945 835
Total Price $45,395 $32,455
Total Invoice $43,173 $30,680

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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: $8,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,800
Model Year20182016
ModelTraverseMX-5 Miata
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine310hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20205/45-17
Total Price$45,395$32,455
Adjustments for Features-4,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,460$32,455
Total Invoice$43,173$30,680
Adjustments for Features-4,6930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,480$30,680

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

Model Year20182016
ModelTraverseMX-5 Miata
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Rear camera mirror$200 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$10,655$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6930

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

Model Year20182016
ModelTraverseMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase120.9 in90.9 in
Length204.3 in154.1 in
Width78.6 in68.3 in
Height70.7 in48.6 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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