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Jeep Cherokee vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Jeep Cherokee vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,304

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,071

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,682

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelCherokeeCherokeeMX-5 Miata
TrimLatitudeLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,095 $28,895 $23,470
Base Invoice $24,620 $28,192 $22,188
CD player, remote 345 345  
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 195    
Convenience Package     1,160
Cargo net     49
Rear spoiler     400
Satellite radio     430
CD player, remote 314 314  
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 177    
Convenience Package     996
Cargo net     39
Rear spoiler     320
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 2,285 2,090 2,039
Options (change) 2,079 1,902 1,699
Destination 995 995 795
Total Price $28,375 $31,980 $26,304
Total Invoice $27,694 $31,089 $24,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Cherokee Latitude
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $244
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $753
Model Year201520152012
ModelCherokeeCherokeeMX-5 Miata
TrimLatitudeLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine271hp V6271hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT9T9M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18205/50-16
Total Price$28,375$31,980$26,304
Adjustments for Features-2,315-5,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,060$26,325$26,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$265$0
Total Invoice$27,694$31,089$24,682
Adjustments for Features-2,259-5,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,435$25,592$24,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$157$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year201520152012
ModelCherokeeCherokeeMX-5 Miata
TrimLatitudeLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Text dictation$50$50 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,550$9,890$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,315$5,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,259-5,4970

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20152012
ModelCherokeeMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.3 in91.7 in
Length182.0 in157.3 in
Width73.2 in67.7 in
Height65.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,811 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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