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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: $21,170

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,124

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,147

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelMX-5 MiataSonicSonic
TrimGrand TouringLTZRS
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $24,714 $18,791 $19,090
Premium Package 1,650    
Suspension Package 500    
Cargo net 49 60 60
All-weather floor mats 45 140 140
Rear spoiler 400    
Body kit 1,145    
Dusk Package   1,715  
Premium Package 1,417    
Suspension Package 430    
Cargo net 39 55 55
All-weather floor mats 36 127 127
Rear spoiler 320    
Body kit 916    
Dusk Package   1,561  
Options (change) 3,789 1,915 200
Options (change) 3,158 1,743 182
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $31,294 $22,570 $21,170
Total Invoice $28,667 $21,409 $20,147

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,724
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,321
Model Year201120162016
ModelMX-5 MiataSonicSonic
TrimGrand TouringLTZRS
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,294$22,570$21,170
Adjustments for Features-2,400-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,894$21,545$21,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0
Total Invoice$28,667$21,409$20,147
Adjustments for Features-2,199-9720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,468$20,437$20,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0

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

Model Year201120162016
ModelMX-5 MiataSonicSonic
TrimGrand TouringLTZRS
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
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
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
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
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
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,275$3,900$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,199-9720

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

Model Year20112016
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.2,734 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?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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