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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: $22,655

Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged   
Difference: $11,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,302

Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged   
Difference: $10,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCobalt
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringSS Supercharged
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,910 $32,750 $19,900
Base Invoice $30,169 $30,964 $18,806
Brembo / BBS Package 3,770    
Cargo net 50 50  
Satellite radio     325
Sunroof     750
Side curtain airbags     395
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Brembo / BBS Package 3,238    
Cargo net 40 40  
Satellite radio     286
Sunroof     660
Side curtain airbags     348
Telematics service, such as OnStar     612
Options (change) 3,820 50 2,165
Options (change) 3,278 40 1,906
Destination 875 875 590
Total Price $36,605 $33,675 $22,655
Total Invoice $34,322 $31,879 $21,302

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,891
Model Year201820182006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCobalt
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringSS Supercharged
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4155hp I4205hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$36,605$33,675$22,655
Adjustments for Features-3,450-4,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,155$28,725$22,655
Cost Above Minimum$4,430$0$0
Total Invoice$34,322$31,879$21,302
Adjustments for Features-3,235-4,6860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,087$27,193$21,302
Cost Above Minimum$3,894$0$0

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

Model Year201820182006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCobalt
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringSS Supercharged
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 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
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 $0
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Power retractable roof section$2000$2000 
Sunroof  $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
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  
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
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
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,675$8,175$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$4,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,235-4,6860

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

Model Year20182006
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 Weight2,445 lb.2,925 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 spoiler0Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Body kit0Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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