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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: $21,345

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $6,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,144

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $5,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCobalt
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $19,695
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $18,612
CD changer, in-dash 500 500 295
Suspension Package 500    
Satellite radio 430    
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Cargo net 40 40  
Body kit 1,145 1,145  
Leather seating surfaces     695
CD changer, in-dash 400 400 260
Suspension Package 430    
Satellite radio 344    
Rear spoiler 280 280  
Cargo net 32 32  
Body kit 916 916  
Leather seating surfaces     612
Options (change) 2,965 2,035 990
Options (change) 2,402 1,628 872
Destination 560 560 660
Total Price $27,960 $29,295 $21,345
Total Invoice $25,530 $26,842 $20,144

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,628
Model Year200620062008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCobalt
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4170hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,960$29,295$21,345
Adjustments for Features-1,925-3,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,035$26,120$21,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0
Total Invoice$25,530$26,842$20,144
Adjustments for Features-1,758-2,9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,772$23,933$20,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$161$0

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

Model Year200620062008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCobalt
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,450$5,700$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$3,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,758-2,9090

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Cobalt features.

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

Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 MiataCobalt
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase91.7 in103.3 in
Length157.3 in180.3 in
Width67.7 in67.9 in
Height49.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 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 Volume5.3 ft313.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Cobalt specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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