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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,885

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $2,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,998

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $1,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimTouringBaseSportLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,435 $21,500 $23,075 $23,755
Base Invoice $20,726 $19,888 $21,342 $21,972
CD changer, in-dash 500 200 200  
Rear spoiler 350      
Cargo net 40      
3.5L V6   2,035 1,915 1,915
Alloy wheels   440    
AWD   1,400 1,400 1,400
CD changer, in-dash 400 150 150  
Rear spoiler 280      
Cargo net 32      
3.5L V6   1,880 1,771 1,771
Alloy wheels   352    
AWD   921 899 889
Options (change) 890 4,075 3,515 3,315
Options (change) 712 3,303 2,820 2,660
Destination 560 745 745 745
Total Price $23,885 $26,320 $27,335 $27,815
Total Invoice $21,998 $23,936 $24,907 $25,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimTouringBaseSportLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4269hp V6269hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/65-17235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$23,885$26,320$27,335$27,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,865-2,390-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,885$24,455$24,945$24,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$785$0
Total Invoice$21,998$23,936$24,907$25,377
Adjustments for Features0-1,696-2,178-3,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,998$22,240$22,729$22,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$198$687$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimTouringBaseSportLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Convertible top$3000   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
External spare tire shell   $100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Aux input $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,010$5,875$6,400$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,865$2,390$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,696-2,178-3,335

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 MiataRAV4
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in104.7 in
Length157.3 in181.1 in
Width67.7 in71.5 in
Height49.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,655 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
5.337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested100058%
Total Not Requested72542%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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