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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: $20,885

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $5,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,529

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $5,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMX-5 MiataCobalt
TrimGrand Touring2LT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,240 $18,860
Base Invoice $23,323 $17,667
Satellite radio 430  
Rear spoiler 350 275
Cargo net 40  
Leather seating surfaces   795
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers   295
Satellite radio 344  
Rear spoiler 280 242
Cargo net 32  
Leather seating surfaces   700
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers   260
Options (change) 820 1,365
Options (change) 656 1,202
Destination 670 660
Total Price $26,730 $20,885
Total Invoice $24,649 $19,529

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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: $4,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,783
Model Year20082009
ModelMX-5 MiataCobalt
TrimGrand Touring2LT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine166hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$26,730$20,885
Adjustments for Features-1,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,280$20,885
Total Invoice$24,649$19,529
Adjustments for Features-1,3370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,312$19,529

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

Model Year20082009
ModelMX-5 MiataCobalt
TrimGrand Touring2LT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Front side airbags$350 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,575$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3370

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

Model Year20082009
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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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 link100No
Total Requested137593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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