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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: $19,645

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,840

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $12,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSonicSonic
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringLTPremier
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,555 $32,620 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $29,834 $30,839 $16,987 $19,003
Cargo net 50 50 60 60
All-weather floor mats 90 90 140 140
Proximity key 130 130    
Convenience Package     875  
Sunroof       850
Cargo net 40 40 55 55
All-weather floor mats 72 72 127 127
Proximity key 112 112    
Convenience Package     796  
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 270 270 1,075 1,050
Options (change) 224 224 978 956
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $32,700 $33,765 $19,645 $21,720
Total Invoice $30,933 $31,938 $18,840 $20,834

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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: $10,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,456
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSonicSonic
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringLTPremier
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$32,700$33,765$19,645$21,720
Adjustments for Features-1,550-3,8500-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,150$29,915$19,645$20,820
Cost Above Minimum$1,235$0$0$1,175
Total Invoice$30,933$31,938$18,840$20,834
Adjustments for Features-1,466-3,6420-863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,467$28,296$18,840$19,971
Cost Above Minimum$1,171$0$0$1,131

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

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSonicSonic
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringLTPremier
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning $200  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$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
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player, remote$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system $600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Heated mirrors $25$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$75
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver 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 recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Wheels, dark finish$0   
Total Value of Features$5,075$7,375$3,525$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$3,850$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,466-3,6420-863

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

Model Year20172018
ModelMX-5 MiataSonic
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in99.4 in
Length154.1 in173.9 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height49.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,774 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 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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