Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2012 Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,344

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,566

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,771

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,223

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,100 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $25,617 $27,108 $33,944
Cargo net 49 49 49
Rear spoiler 400    
Side curtain airbags   650  
Floor mats   106 106
CD changer, in-dash   200  
Heated front seats   440  
Leather seating surfaces   1,400  
Cargo net 39 34 34
Rear spoiler 320    
Side curtain airbags   559  
Floor mats   66 66
CD changer, in-dash   150  
Heated front seats   352  
Leather seating surfaces   1,120  
Options (change) 449 2,845 155
Options (change) 359 2,281 100
Destination 795 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $28,344 $33,910 $36,050
Total Invoice $26,771 $29,994 $32,049

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mazda MX-5 Miata dealer quotes or Toyota Highlander dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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: $4,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,002
Model Year201220062006
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionM6A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$28,344$33,910$36,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,380-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,344$32,530$33,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$940
Total Invoice$26,771$29,994$32,049
Adjustments for Features0-1,221-2,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,771$28,773$29,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982

Return to top

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

Model Year201220062006
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear heater $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Convertible top$3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,820$5,200$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,380$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,221-2,294

Return to top

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

Model Year20122006
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Convertibles and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.