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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,730

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $7,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,087

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $6,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCaliberCaliber
TrimTouringGrand TouringSXTSXT Plus
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,830 $27,100 $18,765 $18,730
Base Invoice $24,415 $25,617 $18,232 $18,199
Suspension Package 650 650    
Satellite radio 430 430    
Rear spoiler 400 400    
Driver Convenience Group     550 550
Security Group     750 700
Suspension Package 558 558    
Satellite radio 344 344    
Rear spoiler 320 320    
Driver Convenience Group     501 501
Security Group     683 637
Options (change) 1,480 1,480 1,300 1,250
Options (change) 1,222 1,222 1,184 1,138
Destination 795 795 750 750
Total Price $28,105 $29,375 $20,815 $20,730
Total Invoice $26,432 $27,634 $20,166 $20,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,539
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCaliberCaliber
TrimTouringGrand TouringSXTSXT Plus
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4167hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVTM5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$28,105$29,375$20,815$20,730
Adjustments for Features-1,700-2,800-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,405$26,575$19,915$20,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0$815
Total Invoice$26,432$27,634$20,166$20,087
Adjustments for Features-1,599-2,634-8720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,833$25,000$19,294$20,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$167$0$793

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCaliberCaliber
TrimTouringGrand TouringSXTSXT Plus
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote start  $150$150
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Convertible top$3000$3000  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
No leather in second row $-300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,925$6,025$4,125$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$2,800$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,599-2,634-8720

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122012
ModelMX-5 MiataCaliber
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase91.7 in103.7 in
Length157.3 in173.8 in
Width67.7 in68.8 in
Height49.0 in60.4 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.347.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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