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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,440

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $6,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,930

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $5,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miatai-MiEV
TrimTouringSportGrand TouringLimitedES
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,435 $22,935 $24,435 $26,700 $22,995
Base Invoice $20,726 $21,187 $22,568 $24,654 $22,500
Cargo net 40 40 40 40  
Cargo mat         95
Cargo net 32 32 32 32  
Cargo mat         80
Options (change) 40 40 40 40 95
Options (change) 32 32 32 32 80
Destination 560 560 560 560 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $23,035 $23,535 $25,035 $27,300 $16,440
Total Invoice $21,318 $21,779 $23,160 $25,246 $15,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,332
Model Year20062006200620062016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miatai-MiEV
TrimTouringSportGrand TouringLimitedES
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I466hp E
TransmissionM5M6M6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17205/45-17145/65-15
Total Price$23,035$23,535$25,035$27,300$16,440
Adjustments for Features-60-210-1,110-2,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$23,325$23,925$24,440$16,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$950$1,465$0
Total Invoice$21,318$21,779$23,160$25,246$15,930
Adjustments for Features-56-194-1,027-2,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,262$21,585$22,133$22,601$15,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$323$871$1,339$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20062006200620062016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miatai-MiEV
TrimTouringSportGrand TouringLimitedES
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key   $250 
Remote climate control    $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Brake assist    $50
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Traction control   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter    $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0$0 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack    $0
3.3 kW onboard charger    $0
Battery warmer (optional)    $0
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000$3000 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Satellite radio   $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Digital instruments    $0
Heated mirrors    $25
Outside temperature display    $50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,975$4,125$5,025$6,775$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$60$210$1,110$2,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-56-194-1,027-2,6450

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20062016
ModelMX-5 Miatai-MiEV
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase91.7 in100.4 in
Length157.3 in144.8 in
Width67.7 in62.4 in
Height49.0 in63.6 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,596 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

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