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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,005

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,313

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $11,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelMX-5 MiataSonicSonic
TrimGrand TouringLTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $15,640 $17,250
Base Invoice $24,346 $15,014 $16,388
Premium Package 1,650    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Cargo net 40 60 60
Rear spoiler 350    
205/55R16   495  
Premium Package 1,417    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013    
Cargo net 32 53 53
Rear spoiler 280    
205/55R16   436  
Options (change) 3,140 555 60
Options (change) 2,742 489 53
Destination 670 810 810
Total Price $30,160 $17,005 $18,120
Total Invoice $27,758 $16,313 $17,251

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,981
Model Year200920132013
ModelMX-5 MiataSonicSonic
TrimGrand TouringLTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$30,160$17,005$18,120
Adjustments for Features-4,8500-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,310$17,005$17,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$940
Total Invoice$27,758$16,313$17,251
Adjustments for Features-4,4640-167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,294$16,313$17,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$771

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

Model Year200920132013
ModelMX-5 MiataSonicSonic
TrimGrand TouringLTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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  
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Convertible top$3000  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
No leather in second row$-300  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,450$2,600$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4640-167

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

Model Year20092013
ModelMX-5 MiataSonic
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in99.4 in
Length157.3 in173.1 in
Width67.7 in68.3 in
Height49.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

205/55R16 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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