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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: $30,120

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,109

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,726

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringSportLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,350 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $24,346 $26,241 $29,281
Premium Package 1,650    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Rear spoiler 350    
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Universal garage door opener   125  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
AWD   1,450 1,450
Heated front seats     440
Premium Package 1,417    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013    
Rear spoiler 280    
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Universal garage door opener   100  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
AWD   1,290 1,290
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 3,100 4,074 2,614
Options (change) 2,710 3,361 2,181
Destination 670 745 745
Total Price $30,120 $34,229 $36,259
Total Invoice $27,726 $30,347 $32,207

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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: $2,099
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $839
Model Year200920082008
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringSportLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$30,120$34,229$36,259
Adjustments for Features0-2,010-3,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,120$32,219$32,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$405
Total Invoice$27,726$30,347$32,207
Adjustments for Features0-1,782-3,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,726$28,565$28,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$413

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

Model Year200920082008
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringSportLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Convertible top$3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,745$7,755$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,010$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,782-3,229

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

Model Year20092008
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlander
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in109.8 in
Length157.3 in188.4 in
Width67.7 in75.2 in
Height49.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
5.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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