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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: $28,660

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $2,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,222

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $3,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelWranglerWranglerMX-5 Miata
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,195 $30,240 $30,065
Base Invoice $23,969 $27,569 $28,427
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,275 1,275  
Front side airbags 490 490  
Power Convenience Group   800  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,122 1,122  
Front side airbags 431 431  
Power Convenience Group   704  
Options (change) 1,765 2,565 0
Options (change) 1,553 2,257 0
Destination 700 700 835
Total Price $28,660 $33,505 $30,900
Total Invoice $26,222 $30,526 $29,262

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43
Model Year200820082016
ModelWranglerWranglerMX-5 Miata
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine202hp V6202hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17205/45-17
Total Price$28,660$33,505$30,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,660$31,480$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,820$0
Total Invoice$26,222$30,526$29,262
Adjustments for Features0-1,845-2,997
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,222$28,681$26,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,459$0

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

Model Year200820082016
ModelWranglerWranglerMX-5 Miata
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0 $0
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure warning  $200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear defrost  $200
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Lockable front differential $150 
Lockable rear differential $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Removable soft top$2000$2000 
Skid plates$150$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power mirrors  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
No leather in second row  $-300
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,880$6,905$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,845-2,997

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

Model Year20082016
ModelWranglerMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase116.0 in90.9 in
Length184.4 in154.1 in
Width73.9 in68.3 in
Height72.3 in48.6 in
Curb Weight4,181 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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