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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,730

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $9,773

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,677

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $8,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataAvalonAvalon
TrimSportBaseLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $33,195 $36,435
Base Invoice $20,002 $29,876 $32,792
Convenience Package 1,105    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Cargo net 40    
Satellite radio 430    
Rear spoiler 350 349 349
Floor mats   199 199
Convenience Package 949    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Cargo net 32    
Satellite radio 344    
Rear spoiler 280 219 219
Floor mats   126 126
Options (change) 2,425 548 548
Options (change) 2,005 345 345
Destination 670 760 760
Total Price $24,730 $34,503 $37,743
Total Invoice $22,677 $30,981 $33,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,953
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,874
Model Year200820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataAvalonAvalon
TrimSportBaseLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,730$34,503$37,743
Adjustments for Features0-3,820-6,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,730$30,683$31,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$540
Total Invoice$22,677$30,981$33,897
Adjustments for Features0-3,430-5,856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,677$27,551$28,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$490

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year200820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataAvalonAvalon
TrimSportBaseLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Surround sound  $250
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$3,845$7,665$10,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,820$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,430-5,856

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082012
ModelMX-5 MiataAvalon
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in111.0 in
Length157.3 in197.6 in
Width67.7 in72.8 in
Height49.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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