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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,879

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,636

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,040

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMX-5 MiataCX-9
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $27,100 $33,735
Base Invoice $25,617 $31,917
Premium Package 1,390  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo net 49 40
All-weather floor mats 45 125
Satellite radio   430
AWD   1,390
Premium Package 1,194  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,039  
Rear spoiler 320  
Cargo net 39 32
All-weather floor mats 36 100
Satellite radio   344
AWD   1,313
Options (change) 2,984 1,985
Options (change) 2,628 1,789
Destination 795 795
Total Price $30,879 $36,515
Total Invoice $29,040 $34,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,016
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,041
Model Year20122012
ModelMX-5 MiataCX-9
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/50-20
Total Price$30,879$36,515
Adjustments for Features0-3,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,879$32,895
Total Invoice$29,040$34,501
Adjustments for Features0-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,040$31,081

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122012
ModelMX-5 MiataCX-9
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Convertible top$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $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
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,895$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,420

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122012
ModelMX-5 MiataCX-9
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in113.2 in
Length157.3 in200.2 in
Width67.7 in76.2 in
Height49.0 in68.0 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.4,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
5.348.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested091%
Total Not Requested09%

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