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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,055

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $6,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,479

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $6,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCivicCivic
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringEXSi
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,470 $25,830 $27,100 $18,460 $20,290
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,415 $25,617 $16,884 $18,554
Convenience Package 1,160        
Rear spoiler 400 400 400    
Suspension Package   650 650    
Convenience Package 996        
Rear spoiler 320 320 320    
Suspension Package   558 558    
Options (change) 1,560 1,050 1,050 0 0
Options (change) 1,316 878 878 0 0
Destination 795 795 795 595 595
Total Price $25,825 $27,675 $28,945 $19,055 $20,885
Total Invoice $24,299 $26,088 $27,290 $17,479 $19,149

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,515
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCivicCivic
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringEXSi
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4140hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 7350, 7350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$25,825$27,675$28,945$19,055$20,885
Adjustments for Features-2,450-3,400-4,7000-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,375$24,275$24,245$19,055$20,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$870$0$1,030
Total Invoice$24,299$26,088$27,290$17,479$19,149
Adjustments for Features-2,305-3,205-4,4310-734
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,994$22,883$22,859$17,479$18,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$889$865$0$936

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCivicCivic
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringEXSi
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0 
6-speed manual $150$150 $150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75$75
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,625$5,575$6,875$2,175$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$3,400$4,700$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,305-3,205-4,4310-734

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122006
ModelMX-5 MiataCivic
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase91.7 in104.3 in
Length157.3 in174.8 in
Width67.7 in68.9 in
Height49.0 in53.5 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft311.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested82575%
Total Not Requested27525%

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%

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