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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: $35,200

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,469

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,193

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $62

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlander
TrimRF Grand TouringSportLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,750 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $30,964 $26,241 $29,281
Rear spoiler 350    
Door sill trim plates 150    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850 850
Universal garage door opener   125  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
AWD   1,450 1,450
Heated front seats     440
Rear spoiler 280    
Door sill trim plates 120    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,016    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680 680
Universal garage door opener   100  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
AWD   1,290 1,290
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 1,575 7,514 5,969
Options (change) 1,416 6,207 4,960
Destination 875 745 745
Total Price $35,200 $37,669 $39,614
Total Invoice $33,255 $33,193 $34,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $134
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,120
Model Year201820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlander
TrimRF Grand TouringSportLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,200$37,669$39,614
Adjustments for Features0-2,335-3,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,200$35,334$35,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$370
Total Invoice$33,255$33,193$34,986
Adjustments for Features0-2,058-3,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,255$31,135$31,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$398

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

Model Year201820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlanderHighlander
TrimRF Grand TouringSportLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr 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
Power retractable rear window$350  
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 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$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
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 recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
No leather in second row$-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$6,620$8,955$10,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,335$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,058-3,453

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

Model Year20182008
ModelMX-5 MiataHighlander
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in109.8 in
Length154.1 in188.4 in
Width68.3 in75.2 in
Height49.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,494 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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
4.5 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.595.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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