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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,957

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $7,488

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,193

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $7,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCorollaCorolla
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringLES
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $23,930 $25,240 $15,615 $15,450
Base Invoice $20,002 $22,116 $23,323 $14,131 $13,981
Convenience Package 1,105        
Cargo net 40 40 40 49 49
CD changer, in-dash 500       200
Body kit 1,145 1,145 1,145    
Rear spoiler 350 350 350    
Audio Value Package       200  
Side curtain airbags       655 655
Floor mats       88 88
Antilock brakes (ABS)       300 300
Alloy wheels       390  
Extra Value Package 1         900
Convenience Package 949        
Cargo net 32 32 32 34 34
CD changer, in-dash 400       150
Body kit 916 916 916    
Rear spoiler 280 280 280    
Audio Value Package       180  
Side curtain airbags       563 563
Floor mats       55 55
Antilock brakes (ABS)       258 258
Alloy wheels       312  
Extra Value Package 1         810
Options (change) 3,140 1,535 1,535 1,682 2,192
Options (change) 2,577 1,228 1,228 1,402 1,870
Destination 670 670 670 660 660
Total Price $25,445 $26,135 $27,445 $17,957 $18,302
Total Invoice $23,249 $24,014 $25,221 $16,193 $16,511

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,693
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,495
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCorollaCorolla
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringLES
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4126hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$25,445$26,135$27,445$17,957$18,302
Adjustments for Features-2,850-3,000-3,9000-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,595$23,135$23,545$17,957$17,902
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$950$55$0
Total Invoice$23,249$24,014$25,221$16,193$16,511
Adjustments for Features-2,604-2,757-3,5840-361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,645$21,257$21,637$16,193$16,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$612$992$43$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCorollaCorolla
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringLES
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0$0
6-speed manual $150$150  
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
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$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0 $0
Variable intermittent wipers   $75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75$75
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
No leather in second row  $-300  
Total Value of Features$4,125$4,275$5,175$1,275$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$3,000$3,900$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,604-2,757-3,5840-361

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

Model Year20082008
ModelMX-5 MiataCorolla
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in102.4 in
Length157.3 in178.3 in
Width67.7 in66.9 in
Height49.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%

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