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Dodge Journey vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,830

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $430

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,661

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelJourneyMX-5 Miata
TrimR/TGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,585 $25,240
Base Invoice $25,577 $23,323
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Cargo net   40
Rear spoiler   350
Satellite radio   430
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,012
Cargo net   32
Rear spoiler   280
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 0 1,920
Options (change) 0 1,668
Destination 675 670
Total Price $28,260 $27,830
Total Invoice $26,252 $25,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $970
Model Year20092008
ModelJourneyMX-5 Miata
TrimR/TGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine235hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19205/45-17
Total Price$28,260$27,830
Adjustments for Features-1,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,580$27,830
Total Invoice$26,252$25,661
Adjustments for Features-1,5610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,691$25,661

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20092008
ModelJourneyMX-5 Miata
TrimR/TGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,400$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5610

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20092008
ModelJourneyMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.8 in91.7 in
Length192.4 in157.3 in
Width72.2 in67.7 in
Height66.6 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom23.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.1 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft35.3 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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