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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: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $14,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $13,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSonic
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,555 $32,620 $16,665
Base Invoice $29,834 $30,839 $15,832
Sunroof     850
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 0 0 850
Options (change) 0 0 748
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $32,430 $33,495 $18,310
Total Invoice $30,709 $31,714 $17,375

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,859
Model Year201720172012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSonic
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$32,430$33,495$18,310
Adjustments for Features-1,375-3,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,055$29,820$18,310
Cost Above Minimum$1,235$0$0
Total Invoice$30,709$31,714$17,375
Adjustments for Features-1,302-3,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,407$28,234$17,375
Cost Above Minimum$1,173$0$0

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

Model Year201720172012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSonic
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringLTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power retractable rear window$350$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
Rear side airbags  $300
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Power retractable roof section$2000$2000 
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
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, with navigation  $225
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  
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
No leather in second row $-300 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$5,050$7,350$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$3,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,302-3,4800

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

Model Year20172012
ModelMX-5 MiataSonic
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in99.4 in
Length154.1 in173.1 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height49.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft314.0 ft3

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