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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,790

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,629

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMX-5 MiataTraverse
TrimGrand TouringLT
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $25,240 $32,760
Base Invoice $23,323 $31,122
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Rear spoiler 350  
Satellite radio 430  
Leather seating surfaces   1,525
2LT Equipment Group   3,145
AWD   2,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,012  
Rear spoiler 280  
Satellite radio 344  
Leather seating surfaces   1,342
2LT Equipment Group   2,987
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 1,880 6,670
Options (change) 1,636 6,229
Destination 670 825
Total Price $27,790 $40,255
Total Invoice $25,629 $38,176

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,089
Model Year20082012
ModelMX-5 MiataTraverse
TrimGrand TouringLT
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/65-18
Total Price$27,790$40,255
Adjustments for Features0-5,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,790$34,500
Total Invoice$25,629$38,176
Adjustments for Features0-5,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,629$32,718

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

Model Year20082012
ModelMX-5 MiataTraverse
TrimGrand TouringLT
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,220$10,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,458

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

Model Year20082012
ModelMX-5 MiataTraverse
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in118.9 in
Length157.3 in205.0 in
Width67.7 in78.4 in
Height49.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
5.368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested175090%

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