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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: $24,230

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $4,508

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,277

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $4,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataRAV4RAV4
TrimSportSportLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,635 $24,350 $25,330
Base Invoice $20,002 $22,768 $23,684
Convenience Package 1,105    
Rear spoiler 350    
Cargo net 40 49  
Satellite radio 430    
3.5L V6   1,930 1,920
Floor mats   199 199
AWD   1,400 1,390
Convenience Package 949    
Rear spoiler 280    
Cargo net 32 34  
Satellite radio 344    
3.5L V6   1,803 1,794
Floor mats   126 126
AWD   1,309 1,300
Options (change) 1,925 3,578 3,509
Options (change) 1,605 3,272 3,220
Destination 670 810 810
Total Price $24,230 $28,738 $29,649
Total Invoice $22,277 $26,850 $27,714

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $584
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $918
Model Year200820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataRAV4RAV4
TrimSportSportLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4269hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$24,230$28,738$29,649
Adjustments for Features0-2,360-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,230$26,378$24,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,564$0
Total Invoice$22,277$26,850$27,714
Adjustments for Features0-2,205-4,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,277$24,645$23,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0

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

Model Year200820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataRAV4RAV4
TrimSportSportLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Convertible top$3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,970$6,330$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,360$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,205-4,519

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

Model Year20082012
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.3,680 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
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

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

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