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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: $30,816

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $44

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,666

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelMX-5 MiataPriusPrius
TrimGrand TouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,550 $29,805 $39,525
Base Invoice $26,051 $27,744 $37,945
Premium Package 1,390    
Suspension Package 650    
Rear spoiler 400    
Cargo net 50 51 51
Floor mats   200 200
Premium Package 1,194    
Suspension Package 558    
Rear spoiler 320    
Cargo net 40 35 35
Floor mats   127 127
Options (change) 2,490 251 251
Options (change) 2,112 162 162
Destination 820 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,500
Total Price $30,860 $30,816 $38,036
Total Invoice $28,983 $28,666 $36,367

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Five
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $917
Model Year201520122012
ModelMX-5 MiataPriusPrius
TrimGrand TouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I498hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7120, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$30,860$30,816$38,036
Adjustments for Features0-645-1,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,860$30,171$36,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,320
Total Invoice$28,983$28,666$36,367
Adjustments for Features0-600-1,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,983$28,066$34,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,824

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

Model Year201520122012
ModelMX-5 MiataPriusPrius
TrimGrand TouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
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  
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Convertible top$3000  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers $50$50
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
LED headlights $1000$1000
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,745$6,390$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$645$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-600-1,477

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

Model Year20152012
ModelMX-5 MiataPrius
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase91.7 in106.3 in
Length157.3 in176.4 in
Width67.7 in68.7 in
Height49.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,448 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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