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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,885

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,840

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $33,944
Cargo net 40 40 49 49 49 49
Rear spoiler 350 350 200 200    
CD changer, in-dash 500 500 200   200  
Leather Package     1,935 1,305    
JBL 8 speakers     475      
Floor mats     106 106 106 106
Fog lights     110      
Alloy wheels     520      
Side curtain airbags         650  
Leather seating surfaces         1,400  
Cargo net 32 32 34 34 34 34
Rear spoiler 280 280 160 160    
CD changer, in-dash 400 400 150   150  
Leather Package     1,548 1,044    
JBL 8 speakers     356      
Floor mats     66 66 66 66
Fog lights     88      
Alloy wheels     416      
Side curtain airbags         559  
Leather seating surfaces         1,120  
Options (change) 890 890 3,595 1,660 2,405 155
Options (change) 712 712 2,818 1,304 1,929 100
Destination 560 560 605 605 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $25,885 $28,150 $28,730 $30,030 $33,470 $36,050
Total Invoice $23,840 $25,926 $25,254 $26,619 $29,642 $32,049

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,600
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp I4155hp I4215hp V6215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6A4A5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$25,885$28,150$28,730$30,030$33,470$36,050
Adjustments for Features-345-2,095-1500-3,050-4,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,540$26,055$28,580$30,030$30,420$31,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$0$1,450$1,840$3,020
Total Invoice$23,840$25,926$25,254$26,619$29,642$32,049
Adjustments for Features-318-1,929-1320-2,701-3,956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,522$23,997$25,122$26,619$26,941$28,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$1,497$1,819$2,971

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

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
4-speed automatic  $800   
5-speed automatic   $900$900 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250    
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags$350$350  $350$350
Roll bar$200$200    
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear heater    $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25  
Convertible top$3000$3000    
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Cassette player  $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325$325
CD player   $125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Satellite radio $200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25  
Compass    $0$0
Heated mirrors    $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display    $50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75 
Trip computer     $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Heated front seats     $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$4,645$6,395$4,450$4,300$7,350$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$345$2,095$150$0$3,050$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-318-1,929-1320-2,701-3,956

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

Model Year20062006
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlander
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in106.9 in
Length157.3 in184.6 in
Width67.7 in71.9 in
Height49.0 in67.9 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
5.339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested117567%
Total Not Requested58033%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested90083%
Total Not Requested18017%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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