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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,515

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,619

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMX-5 MiataElantra
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,240 $20,595
Base Invoice $23,323 $19,727
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 50
Floor mats   95
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 41
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 470 145
Options (change) 376 117
Destination 670 775
Total Price $26,380 $21,515
Total Invoice $24,369 $20,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,665
Model Year20082012
ModelMX-5 MiataElantra
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$26,380$21,515
Adjustments for Features0-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,380$20,560
Total Invoice$24,369$20,619
Adjustments for Features0-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,369$19,704

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082012
ModelMX-5 MiataElantra
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $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
Heated second row seats $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Total Value of Features$3,770$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-915

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082012
ModelMX-5 MiataElantra
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in106.3 in
Length157.3 in178.3 in
Width67.7 in69.9 in
Height49.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.8 ft3

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