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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: $30,350

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,274

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,615

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringSELimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,550 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $26,051 $29,987 $32,635
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Rear spoiler 400    
Cargo net 50 49 49
Satellite radio 430    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Floor mats   315 315
AWD   1,450 1,450
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,040    
Rear spoiler 320    
Cargo net 40 34 34
Satellite radio 344    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Floor mats   200 200
AWD   1,324 1,324
Options (change) 1,980 2,969 1,814
Options (change) 1,744 2,612 1,558
Destination 820 810 810
Total Price $30,350 $36,624 $38,369
Total Invoice $28,615 $33,409 $35,003

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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: $1,364
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $315
Model Year201520122012
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringSELimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$30,350$36,624$38,369
Adjustments for Features0-4,910-5,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,350$31,714$32,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$28,615$33,409$35,003
Adjustments for Features0-4,479-5,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,615$28,930$29,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$613

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

Model Year201520122012
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringSELimited
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 liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Convertible top$3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
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$75
No leather in second row$-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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,070$9,980$11,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,910$5,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,479-5,460

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

Model Year20152012
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 Weight2,542 lb.4,266 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
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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