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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,725

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $13,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,643

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $12,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCobalt
TrimRF ClubRF Grand Touring2LT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,910 $32,750 $17,840
Base Invoice $30,169 $30,964 $17,017
Brembo / BBS Package 3,770    
Cargo net 50 50  
Rear spoiler   350 275
Leather seating surfaces     795
Sun and Sound Package     995
USB port     100
Brembo / BBS Package 3,238    
Cargo net 40 40  
Rear spoiler   280 242
Leather seating surfaces     700
Sun and Sound Package     876
USB port     88
Options (change) 3,820 400 2,165
Options (change) 3,278 320 1,906
Destination 875 875 720
Total Price $36,605 $34,025 $20,725
Total Invoice $34,322 $32,159 $19,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,861
Model Year201820182010
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCobalt
TrimRF ClubRF Grand Touring2LT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$36,605$34,025$20,725
Adjustments for Features-3,225-4,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,380$29,100$20,725
Cost Above Minimum$4,280$0$0
Total Invoice$34,322$32,159$19,643
Adjustments for Features-3,024-4,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,298$27,504$19,643
Cost Above Minimum$3,794$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201820182010
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCobalt
TrimRF ClubRF Grand Touring2LT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Lane departure warning $200 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control$400$400 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Power retractable roof section$2000$2000 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$6,025$7,725$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$4,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,024-4,6550

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20182010
ModelMX-5 MiataCobalt
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in103.3 in
Length154.1 in180.3 in
Width68.3 in67.9 in
Height49.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

Brembo / BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
No leather in second row-300No
Body kit0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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