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

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Jeep Wrangler vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,530

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $400

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,560

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $21,285 $26,195 $30,240 $23,930 $25,240
Base Invoice $20,024 $23,969 $27,569 $22,116 $23,323
Power Convenience Group 800   800    
Deep-tinted rear windows 0        
Quick Order Package S 1,815        
Front side airbags 490 490 490    
CD changer, in-dash 350 350 350    
Limited-slip rear differential 295 295      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 195        
Suspension Package       500  
Satellite radio       430 430
Premium Package 1         1,600
Power Convenience Group 704   704    
Deep-tinted rear windows 0        
Quick Order Package S 1,597        
Front side airbags 431 431 431    
CD changer, in-dash 308 308 308    
Limited-slip rear differential 260 260      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 172        
Suspension Package       430  
Satellite radio       344 344
Premium Package 1         1,374
Options (change) 3,945 1,135 1,640 930 2,030
Options (change) 3,472 999 1,443 774 1,718
Destination 700 700 700 670 670
Total Price $25,930 $28,030 $32,580 $25,530 $27,940
Total Invoice $24,196 $25,668 $29,712 $23,560 $25,711

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine202hp V6202hp V6202hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7368, 7?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/75-17255/70-18255/75-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$25,930$28,030$32,580$25,530$27,940
Adjustments for Features-595-1,045-2,7700-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,335$26,985$29,810$25,530$25,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$4,475$0$260
Total Invoice$24,196$25,668$29,712$23,560$25,711
Adjustments for Features-555-957-2,5260-1,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,641$24,711$27,186$23,560$23,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,070$3,545$0$173

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

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 $0$0
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key    $250
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Stability control$400$400$400 $400
Traction control$100$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rear defrost   $200$200
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)  $0  
Lockable front differential  $150  
Lockable rear differential  $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Convertible top   $3000$3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0  
Removable soft top$2000$2000$2000  
Skid plates$150$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25  
Tubular side steps $350   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power mirrors   $150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
No leather in second row    $-300
Stain-resistant fabric $100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,915$5,365$7,090$4,320$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$1,045$2,770$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-555-957-2,5260-1,978

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

Model Year20082008
ModelWranglerMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase116.0 in91.7 in
Length184.4 in157.3 in
Width73.9 in67.7 in
Height72.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,181 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X

Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Quick Order Package S
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
White-letter tires0No
255/75R17 tires400No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested66544%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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