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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Monte Carlo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,560

Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT 3.9   
Difference: $5,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,021

Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT 3.9   
Difference: $5,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMonte CarloMonte CarloMonte Carlo
TrimGrand TouringLT 3.9LTZSS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,065 $23,430 $24,930 $26,330
Base Invoice $28,427 $22,141 $23,559 $24,882
Leather seating surfaces   795   795
Front side airbags   350 350 350
Satellite radio   325   325
Convenience Package       240
Leather seating surfaces   660   660
Front side airbags   290 290 290
Satellite radio   270   270
Convenience Package       199
Options (change) 0 1,470 350 1,710
Options (change) 0 1,220 290 1,419
Destination 835 660 660 660
Total Price $30,900 $25,560 $25,940 $28,700
Total Invoice $29,262 $24,021 $24,509 $26,961

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT 3.9
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $819
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMonte CarloMonte CarloMonte Carlo
TrimGrand TouringLT 3.9LTZSS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4242hp V6242hp V6303hp V8
TransmissionM6A4A4A4
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6200, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,900$25,560$25,940$28,700
Adjustments for Features-4,6700-275-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,230$25,560$25,665$28,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$105$2,840
Total Invoice$29,262$24,021$24,509$26,961
Adjustments for Features-4,4220-260-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,840$24,021$24,249$26,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$228$2,658

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Model Year2016200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMonte CarloMonte CarloMonte Carlo
TrimGrand TouringLT 3.9LTZSS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Lane departure warning$200   
Roll bar$200   
Stability control$400   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Convertible top$3000   
Larger rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
HD radio$50   
Navigation system$600   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information$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 $150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,870$3,200$3,475$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,670$0$275$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4220-260-282

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Model Year20162006
ModelMX-5 MiataMonte Carlo
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in110.5 in
Length154.1 in196.7 in
Width68.3 in72.9 in
Height48.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,355 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume4.6 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT 3.9

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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