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Fiat 500 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Fiat 500 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,650

Fiat 500 Lounge   
Difference: $2,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,585

Fiat 500 Lounge   
Difference: $1,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
Model500MX-5 Miata
TrimLoungeGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,500 $25,240
Base Invoice $21,565 $23,323
Wind blocker, small 200  
Leather seating surfaces 1,250  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Satellite radio   430
Wind blocker, small 182  
Leather seating surfaces 1,138  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,012
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,450 1,530
Options (change) 1,320 1,356
Destination 700 670
Total Price $24,650 $27,440
Total Invoice $23,585 $25,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Fiat 500 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Fiat 500 Lounge
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $956
Model Year20122008
Model500MX-5 Miata
TrimLoungeGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine101hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/34 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15205/45-17
Total Price$24,650$27,440
Adjustments for Features0-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,650$26,565
Total Invoice$23,585$25,349
Adjustments for Features0-808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,585$24,541

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Features Comparison: Fiat 500 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20122008
Model500MX-5 Miata
TrimLoungeGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Large canvas sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
No leather in second row $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-808

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Specifications Comparison: Fiat 500 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20122008
Model500MX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase90.6 in91.7 in
Length139.6 in157.3 in
Width64.1 in67.7 in
Height59.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,533 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room49.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room47.9 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room42.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.5 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.1 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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