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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: $24,395

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $9,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,719

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $9,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataCivic
TrimRF Grand TouringEX-L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,750 $22,105
Base Invoice $30,964 $20,540
Navigation system   1,500
Navigation system   1,389
Options (change) 0 1,500
Options (change) 0 1,389
Destination 875 790
Total Price $33,625 $24,395
Total Invoice $31,839 $22,719

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,966
Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataCivic
TrimRF Grand TouringEX-L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM6A5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$33,625$24,395
Adjustments for Features-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,350$24,395
Total Invoice$31,839$22,719
Adjustments for Features-2,1540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,685$22,719

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

Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataCivic
TrimRF Grand TouringEX-L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed automatic $900
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350 
Proximity key$250 
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 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Total Value of Features$5,475$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1540

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

Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataCivic
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in103.2 in
Length154.1 in175.5 in
Width68.3 in69.0 in
Height49.0 in55.0 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in34.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.8 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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