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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: $18,921

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $8,098

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,492

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $7,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCorollaCorolla
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringLES
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,470 $25,830 $27,100 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,415 $25,617 $16,570 $16,674
Convenience Package 1,160        
Cargo net 49 49 49 51 51
Body kit 1,145 1,145 1,145    
Rear spoiler 400 400 400    
Floor mats       200 200
Convenience Package 996        
Cargo net 39 39 39 35 35
Body kit 916 916 916    
Rear spoiler 320 320 320    
Floor mats       127 127
Options (change) 2,754 1,594 1,594 251 251
Options (change) 2,271 1,275 1,275 162 162
Destination 795 795 795 760 760
Total Price $27,019 $28,219 $29,489 $18,921 $19,001
Total Invoice $25,254 $26,485 $27,687 $17,492 $17,596

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,928
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCorollaCorolla
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringLES
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6A4M5
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)205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$27,019$28,219$29,489$18,921$19,001
Adjustments for Features-2,135-2,785-3,885-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,884$25,434$25,604$18,746$19,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$720$0$255
Total Invoice$25,254$26,485$27,687$17,492$17,596
Adjustments for Features-1,996-2,614-3,648-1620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,258$23,871$24,039$17,330$17,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$781$0$266

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

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCorollaCorolla
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringLES
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   $0
6-speed manual $150$150  
4-speed automatic   $800 
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0 $0
Variable intermittent wipers   $75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
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  $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
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  
No leather in second row  $-300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Total Value of Features$4,575$5,225$6,325$2,615$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$2,785$3,885$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,996-2,614-3,648-1620

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

Model Year20122012
ModelMX-5 MiataCorolla
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in102.4 in
Length157.3 in178.7 in
Width67.7 in69.3 in
Height49.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft312.3 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
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

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

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