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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: $28,240

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,863

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,435 $37,315 $40,915 $43,530
Base Invoice $22,568 $34,069 $37,356 $39,744
Premium Package 1,250      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
Rear spoiler 350      
Cargo net 40 49 49 49
All-weather floor mats 75 200 200 200
Satellite radio 430      
Floor mats   225 225 225
AWD   1,460 1,460 1,460
Premium Package 1,074      
6-speed shiftable automatic 945      
Rear spoiler 280      
Cargo net 32 32 32 32
All-weather floor mats 60 120 120 120
Satellite radio 344      
Floor mats   140 140 140
AWD   1,333 1,333 1,333
Options (change) 3,245 1,934 1,934 1,934
Options (change) 2,735 1,625 1,625 1,625
Destination 560 900 900 900
Total Price $28,240 $40,149 $43,749 $46,364
Total Invoice $25,863 $36,594 $39,881 $42,269

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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: $4,749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,205
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$28,240$40,149$43,749$46,364
Adjustments for Features0-7,160-8,585-10,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,240$32,989$35,164$35,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175$2,640
Total Invoice$25,863$36,594$39,881$42,269
Adjustments for Features0-6,526-7,826-9,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,863$30,068$32,055$32,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,987$2,414

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

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Convertible top$3000   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof $900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,695$12,855$14,280$16,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,160$8,585$10,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,526-7,826-9,787

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

Model Year20062016
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlander
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in109.8 in
Length157.3 in191.1 in
Width67.7 in75.8 in
Height49.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
5.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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