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

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Jeep Cherokee vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,750

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $890

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,123

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172015
ModelCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeMX-5 Miata
TrimSportLatitudeLimitedOverlandSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,695 $25,645 $29,495 $34,895 $23,970
Base Invoice $23,565 $25,161 $28,781 $33,857 $22,671
CD player, remote 495 495 495 495  
Alloy wheels 395        
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745 1,745 1,745  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 215 215      
Convenience Package         1,080
Cargo net         50
Rear spoiler         400
Satellite radio         430
CD player, remote 450 450 450 450  
Alloy wheels 359        
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588 1,588 1,588  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 196 196      
Convenience Package         928
Cargo net         40
Rear spoiler         320
Satellite radio         344
Options (change) 2,850 2,455 2,240 2,240 1,960
Options (change) 2,593 2,234 2,038 2,038 1,632
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 820
Total Price $27,640 $29,195 $32,830 $38,230 $26,750
Total Invoice $27,253 $28,490 $31,914 $36,990 $25,123

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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: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $669
Model Year20172017201720172015
ModelCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeMX-5 Miata
TrimSportLatitudeLimitedOverlandSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine271hp V6271hp V6271hp V6271hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T9T9M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6506, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/50-16
Total Price$27,640$29,195$32,830$38,230$26,750
Adjustments for Features-590-2,765-6,105-9,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,050$26,430$26,725$28,275$26,750
Cost Above Minimum$620$0$295$1,845$0
Total Invoice$27,253$28,490$31,914$36,990$25,123
Adjustments for Features-582-2,698-5,935-9,6320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,671$25,792$25,979$27,358$25,123
Cost Above Minimum$879$0$187$1,566$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172015
ModelCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeMX-5 Miata
TrimSportLatitudeLimitedOverlandSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power liftgate   $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote app  $25$25 
Remote start  $150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Roll bar    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails $250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Convertible top    $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100 
HD radio   $50 
Navigation system   $600 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information   $25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Upgraded floor mats   $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,225$7,400$10,740$14,590$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$2,765$6,105$9,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-582-2,698-5,935-9,6320

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

Model Year20172015
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.2,447 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
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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