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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,795

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,744

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,933

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,240 $27,100
Base Invoice $23,323 $25,617
Premium Package 2 1,250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100
All-weather floor mats 45 45
Cargo net 40 49
Wheel locks 40 50
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100
Rear spoiler 350 400
Satellite radio 430  
Aluminum trim 515 515
Body kit 1,145 1,145
Power retractable hardtop 1,870 1,850
Premium Package   1,390
Premium Package 2 1,074  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,011 1,039
All-weather floor mats 36 36
Cargo net 32 39
Wheel locks 32 40
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80
Rear spoiler 280 320
Satellite radio 344  
Aluminum trim 412 412
Body kit 916 916
Power retractable hardtop 1,723 1,747
Premium Package   1,194
Options (change) 6,885 6,644
Options (change) 5,940 5,823
Destination 670 795
Total Price $32,795 $34,539
Total Invoice $29,933 $32,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $944
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,555
Model Year20082012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$32,795$34,539
Adjustments for Features0-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,795$33,739
Total Invoice$29,933$32,235
Adjustments for Features0-747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,933$31,488

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Features Comparison: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20082012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Total Value of Features$1,100$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-747

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20082012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in91.7 in
Length157.3 in157.3 in
Width67.7 in67.7 in
Height49.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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