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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: $28,165

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,803

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelJourneyJourneyMX-5 Miata
TrimCrewR/TGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,195 $29,995 $24,435
Base Invoice $26,939 $28,595 $22,568
Leather seating surfaces 500    
Premium Package     1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Cargo net     40
Rear spoiler     350
Satellite radio     430
Leather seating surfaces 445    
Premium Package     1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic     945
Cargo net     32
Rear spoiler     280
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 500 0 3,170
Options (change) 445 0 2,675
Destination 995 995 560
Total Price $29,690 $30,990 $28,165
Total Invoice $28,379 $29,590 $25,803

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,591
Model Year201220122006
ModelJourneyJourneyMX-5 Miata
TrimCrewR/TGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine283hp V6283hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19205/45-17
Total Price$29,690$30,990$28,165
Adjustments for Features-1,030-6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,660$30,310$28,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$28,379$29,590$25,803
Adjustments for Features-985-6490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,394$28,941$25,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,547$0

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

Model Year201220122006
ModelJourneyJourneyMX-5 Miata
TrimCrewR/TGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,200$5,850$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-985-6490

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

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,884 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 Headroom39.9 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 Room43.5 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
37.0 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
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

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