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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: $30,400

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,063

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,655

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,550 $38,520 $39,690 $41,680 $44,800
Base Invoice $26,051 $35,169 $36,237 $38,054 $40,903
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100        
Rear spoiler 400        
Cargo net 50 49 49 49 49
All-weather floor mats 50 249 249 249 249
Satellite radio 430        
Floor mats   225 225 225 225
AWD   1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,040        
Rear spoiler 320        
Cargo net 40 35 35 35 35
All-weather floor mats 40 145 145 145 145
Satellite radio 344        
Floor mats   140 140 140 140
AWD   1,333 1,333 1,333 1,333
Options (change) 2,030 1,983 1,983 1,983 1,983
Options (change) 1,784 1,653 1,653 1,653 1,653
Destination 820 960 960 960 960
Total Price $30,400 $41,463 $42,633 $44,623 $47,743
Total Invoice $28,655 $37,782 $38,850 $40,667 $43,516

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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: $1,278
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $211
Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$30,400$41,463$42,633$44,623$47,743
Adjustments for Features0-9,785-9,935-11,110-12,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,400$31,678$32,698$33,513$35,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$1,835$3,580
Total Invoice$28,655$37,782$38,850$40,667$43,516
Adjustments for Features0-8,916-9,053-10,125-11,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,655$28,866$29,797$30,542$32,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$931$1,676$3,270

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

Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan    $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Roll bar$200    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Convertible top$3000    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
No leather in second row$-300    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$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$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$5,370$15,155$15,305$16,480$17,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,785$9,935$11,110$12,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,916-9,053-10,125-11,380

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

Model Year20152017
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlander
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in109.8 in
Length157.3 in192.5 in
Width67.7 in75.8 in
Height49.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,542 lb.4,535 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
Toyota Highlander XLE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
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

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

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