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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataElementElement
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringEXSC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,750 $25,090 $26,350 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $21,030 $23,185 $24,346 $19,541 $21,197
Convenience Package 1,160        
Satellite radio 430 430 430    
Suspension Package   500 500    
Convenience Package 996        
Satellite radio 344 344 344    
Suspension Package   430 430    
Options (change) 1,590 930 930 0 0
Options (change) 1,340 774 774 0 0
Destination 670 670 670 670 670
Total Price $25,010 $26,690 $27,950 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $23,040 $24,629 $25,790 $20,211 $21,867

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,240
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataElementElement
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringEXSC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 7270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$25,010$26,690$27,950$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-1,725-2,675-3,7750-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,285$24,015$24,175$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$730$890$0$1,560
Total Invoice$23,040$24,629$25,790$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-1,589-2,468-3,4830-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,451$22,161$22,307$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$710$856$0$1,446

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

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataElementElement
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringEXSC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0$0
6-speed manual $150$150  
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Traction control   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear wiper   $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
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  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75$75
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300  
Removable second row seats   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,125$5,075$6,175$2,400$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$2,675$3,775$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,589-2,468-3,4830-210

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

Model Year20092008
ModelMX-5 MiataElement
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in101.4 in
Length157.3 in169.3 in
Width67.7 in71.5 in
Height49.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.377.1 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 display50No
Total Requested77570%
Total Not Requested32530%

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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