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Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,365

Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE   
Difference: $3,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,472

Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE   
Difference: $2,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
Modeli-MiEVMX-5 Miata
TrimSEGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $31,125 $30,065
Base Invoice $30,456 $28,427
Premium Package 2,790  
Cargo mat 100  
Cargo net   50
Premium Package 2,581  
Cargo mat 85  
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 2,890 50
Options (change) 2,666 40
Destination 850 835
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $27,365 $30,950
Total Invoice $26,472 $29,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,369
Model Year20122016
Modeli-MiEVMX-5 Miata
TrimSEGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine66hp E155hp I4
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)145/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$27,365$30,950
Adjustments for Features0-4,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,365$26,515
Total Invoice$26,472$29,302
Adjustments for Features0-4,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,472$25,103

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20122016
Modeli-MiEVMX-5 Miata
TrimSEGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote climate control$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated driver seat$200 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
Total Value of Features$3,490$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,199

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20122016
Modeli-MiEVMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.4 in90.9 in
Length144.8 in154.1 in
Width62.4 in68.3 in
Height63.6 in48.6 in
Curb Weight2,596 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume0.04.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
USB port25Yes
Quick charger750No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested95053%

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