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

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Chevrolet Trax vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,605

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $4,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,480

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $3,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTraxMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimPremierRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,295 $31,910 $32,750
Base Invoice $26,203 $30,169 $30,964
Cargo mat 115    
Cargo tray 110 60 60
All-weather floor mats 140 90 90
Cargo net   50 50
Door sill trim plates   150 150
Rear spoiler     350
Cargo mat 105    
Cargo tray 100 48 48
All-weather floor mats 127 72 72
Cargo net   40 40
Door sill trim plates   120 120
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 365 350 700
Options (change) 332 280 560
Destination 945 875 875
Total Price $28,605 $33,135 $34,325
Total Invoice $27,480 $31,324 $32,399

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,865
Model Year201820182018
ModelTraxMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimPremierRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$28,605$33,135$34,325
Adjustments for Features-3,2450-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,360$33,135$32,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,110$0
Total Invoice$27,480$31,324$32,399
Adjustments for Features-3,1170-2,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,363$31,324$30,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,096$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelTraxMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimPremierRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power retractable rear window $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power retractable roof section $2000$2000
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$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  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$7,840$4,595$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,245$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1170-2,171

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

Model Year20182018
ModelTraxMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.6 in90.9 in
Length167.6 in154.1 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height64.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft34.5 ft3

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