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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,228

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $4,332

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,875

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $4,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelMX-5 MiataPriusPrius
TrimGrand TouringBaseTouring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,350 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $24,346 $21,064 $21,816
Premium Package 1,650    
Suspension Package 500    
Rear spoiler 350    
Cargo net 40 49 49
Package 6   4,550 4,175
Floor mats   184 184
Premium Package 1,417    
Suspension Package 430    
Rear spoiler 280    
Cargo net 32 34 34
Package 6   4,095 3,758
Floor mats   112 112
Options (change) 2,540 4,783 4,408
Options (change) 2,159 4,241 3,904
Destination 670 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $29,560 $25,228 $25,748
Total Invoice $27,175 $22,875 $23,290

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,677
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,698
Model Year200920082008
ModelMX-5 MiataPriusPrius
TrimGrand TouringBaseTouring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I476hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$29,560$25,228$25,748
Adjustments for Features-65500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,905$25,228$25,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$27,175$22,875$23,290
Adjustments for Features-60200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,573$22,875$23,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415

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

Model Year200920082008
ModelMX-5 MiataPriusPrius
TrimGrand TouringBaseTouring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Convertible top$3000  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
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  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
No leather in second row$-300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,620$3,965$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-60200

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

Model Year20092008
ModelMX-5 MiataPrius
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase91.7 in106.3 in
Length157.3 in175.0 in
Width67.7 in67.9 in
Height49.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50No
Total Requested292568%
Total Not Requested140032%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50No
Total Requested230062%
Total Not Requested140038%

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