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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: $32,745

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,689

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,912

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620142014
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,065 $39,640 $42,130
Base Invoice $28,427 $36,191 $38,465
Rear spoiler 350    
Cargo net 50 49 49
All-weather floor mats 90 200 200
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205    
Door sill trim plates 150    
Floor mats   225 225
AWD   1,460 1,460
Rear spoiler 280    
Cargo net 40 32 32
All-weather floor mats 72 120 120
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138    
Door sill trim plates 120    
Floor mats   140 140
AWD   1,333 1,333
Options (change) 1,845 1,934 1,934
Options (change) 1,650 1,625 1,625
Destination 835 860 860
Total Price $32,745 $42,434 $44,924
Total Invoice $30,912 $38,676 $40,950

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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: $3,654
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,263
Model Year201620142014
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,745$42,434$44,924
Adjustments for Features0-6,035-8,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$36,399$36,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440
Total Invoice$30,912$38,676$40,950
Adjustments for Features0-5,501-7,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,912$33,175$33,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$405

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

Model Year201620142014
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Convertible top$3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof $900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Intercom $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row$-300  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,645$12,680$14,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,035$8,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,501-7,370

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

Model Year20162014
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlander
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in109.8 in
Length154.1 in191.1 in
Width68.3 in75.8 in
Height48.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,381 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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
4.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.683.7 ft3

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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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