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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,475

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,529

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelMX-5 MiataCruzeCruze
TrimGrand Touring2LTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,550 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $26,041 $19,858 $22,146
Suspension Package 650    
Premium Package 1,390    
Rear spoiler 400    
RS Package   695 595
Proximity key   300  
Suspension Package 558    
Premium Package 1,194    
Rear spoiler 320    
RS Package   612 524
Proximity key   264  
Options (change) 2,440 995 595
Options (change) 2,072 876 524
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $30,785 $22,475 $24,580
Total Invoice $28,908 $21,529 $23,465

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,595
Model Year201420122012
ModelMX-5 MiataCruzeCruze
TrimGrand Touring2LTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,785$22,475$24,580
Adjustments for Features-1,9000-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,885$22,475$22,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300
Total Invoice$28,908$21,529$23,465
Adjustments for Features-1,7840-1,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,124$21,529$21,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$213

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

Model Year201420122012
ModelMX-5 MiataCruzeCruze
TrimGrand Touring2LTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Convertible top$3000  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,070$3,170$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7840-1,723

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

Model Year20142012
ModelMX-5 MiataCruze
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in105.7 in
Length157.3 in181.0 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height49.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,448 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.4 ft3

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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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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