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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,785

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $3,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,248

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $3,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataPrius cPrius c
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringThreeFour
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,470 $25,830 $27,100 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,415 $25,617 $20,140 $21,625
Convenience Package 1,160        
Rear spoiler 400 400 400    
Satellite radio 430 430 430    
Alloy wheels       390  
Convenience Package 996        
Rear spoiler 320 320 320    
Satellite radio 344 344 344    
Alloy wheels       348  
Options (change) 1,990 830 830 390 0
Options (change) 1,660 664 664 348 0
Destination 795 795 795 760 760
Total Price $26,255 $27,455 $28,725 $22,785 $23,990
Total Invoice $24,643 $25,874 $27,076 $21,248 $22,385

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,164
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataPrius cPrius c
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringThreeFour
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4167hp I4167hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$26,255$27,455$28,725$22,785$23,990
Adjustments for Features0-650-1,750-825-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,255$26,805$26,975$21,960$22,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$720$0$855
Total Invoice$24,643$25,874$27,076$21,248$22,385
Adjustments for Features0-613-1,650-769-1,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,643$25,261$25,426$20,479$21,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$618$783$0$810

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataPrius cPrius c
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringThreeFour
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150  
CVT   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Interior air filter   $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors    $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75$75
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
No leather in second row  $-300  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,175$4,825$5,925$5,000$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$1,750$825$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-613-1,650-769-1,096

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122012
ModelMX-5 MiataPrius c
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase91.7 in100.4 in
Length157.3 in157.3 in
Width67.7 in66.7 in
Height49.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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