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Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,765

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $9,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,174

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $8,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelElantraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGLSSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $15,345 $24,915 $28,600 $30,065
Base Invoice $14,918 $23,563 $27,042 $28,427
Comfort Package 1,250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250      
Floor mats 95      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,480 730 1,205
Comfort Package 1,138      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226      
Floor mats 76      
Cargo net 41 40 40 40
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,397 690 1,138
Options (change) 1,645 1,530 780 1,255
Options (change) 1,481 1,437 730 1,178
Destination 775 835 835 835
Total Price $17,765 $27,280 $30,215 $32,155
Total Invoice $17,174 $25,835 $28,607 $30,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,352
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelElantraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGLSSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine148hp I4155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG27/36 MPG27/36 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$17,765$27,280$30,215$32,155
Adjustments for Features0-4,550-5,075-7,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,765$22,730$25,140$24,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,410$1,450
Total Invoice$17,174$25,835$28,607$30,440
Adjustments for Features0-4,309-4,805-7,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,174$21,526$23,802$22,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,276$1,364

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelElantraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGLSSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Lane departure warning   $200
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Heated mirrors$25  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
No leather in second row   $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,125$6,675$7,200$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,550$5,075$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,309-4,805-7,550

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20122016
ModelElantraMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.3 in90.9 in
Length178.3 in154.1 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height56.5 in48.6 in
Curb Weight2,661 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100No
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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