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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: $24,575

Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE   
Difference: $45

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,728

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miatai-MiEV
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,750 $25,090 $26,350 $31,125
Base Invoice $21,030 $23,185 $24,346 $30,456
Convenience Package 1,160      
Cargo net 40 40 40  
Cargo mat       100
Convenience Package 996      
Cargo net 32 32 32  
Cargo mat       85
Options (change) 1,200 40 40 100
Options (change) 1,028 32 32 85
Destination 670 670 670 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $24,620 $25,800 $27,060 $24,575
Total Invoice $22,728 $23,887 $25,048 $23,891

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,280
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miatai-MiEV
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4167hp I4167hp I466hp E
TransmissionM5M6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 7360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17145/65-15
Total Price$24,620$25,800$27,060$24,575
Adjustments for Features-1,210-1,860-2,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,410$23,940$24,100$24,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$530$690$0
Total Invoice$22,728$23,887$25,048$23,891
Adjustments for Features-1,117-1,722-2,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,611$22,165$22,308$23,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$554$697$0

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

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miatai-MiEV
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote climate control   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Interior air filter   $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack   $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights   $125
Digital instruments   $0
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated driver seat   $200
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
No leather in second row  $-300 
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,900$6,000$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$1,860$2,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,117-1,722-2,7400

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

Model Year20092012
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
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150No
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested67561%
Total Not Requested42539%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE

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

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