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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: $22,415

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $11,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,280

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSonicSonic
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringLTZRS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,910 $32,750 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $30,169 $30,964 $18,791 $19,090
Brembo / BBS / Recaro Package 4,470      
All-weather floor mats 90 90 140 140
Cargo net 50 50 60 60
Rear spoiler   350    
Forward collision warning     395 395
Dusk Package     1,715  
Sunroof     850 850
Brembo / BBS / Recaro Package 3,840      
All-weather floor mats 72 72 127 127
Cargo net 40 40 55 55
Rear spoiler   280    
Forward collision warning     359 359
Dusk Package     1,561  
Sunroof     774 774
Options (change) 4,610 490 3,160 1,445
Options (change) 3,952 392 2,876 1,315
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $37,395 $34,115 $23,815 $22,415
Total Invoice $34,996 $32,231 $22,542 $21,280

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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: $9,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,943
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSonicSonic
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringLTZRS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$37,395$34,115$23,815$22,415
Adjustments for Features-425-2,125-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,970$31,990$22,790$22,415
Cost Above Minimum$4,980$0$375$0
Total Invoice$34,996$32,231$22,542$21,280
Adjustments for Features-398-2,008-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,598$30,223$21,572$21,280
Cost Above Minimum$4,375$0$292$0

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

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSonicSonic
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringLTZRS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150 
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 
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  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$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 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Power retractable roof section$2000$2000  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
CD player, remote$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system $600  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
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   
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
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
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Wheels, dark finish$0   
Total Value of Features$4,875$6,575$5,475$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$2,125$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-398-2,008-9700

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

Model Year20182016
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.2,734 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
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

Brembo / BBS / Recaro Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
No leather in second row-300No
Body kit0Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic RS

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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