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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: $16,440

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $6,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,930

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $5,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006200620062006
Modeli-MiEVMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimESTouringSportGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,995 $22,435 $22,935 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $22,500 $20,726 $21,187 $22,568 $24,654
Cargo mat 95        
Cargo net   40 40 40 40
Cargo mat 80        
Cargo net   32 32 32 32
Options (change) 95 40 40 40 40
Options (change) 80 32 32 32 32
Destination 850 560 560 560 560
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $16,440 $23,035 $23,535 $25,035 $27,300
Total Invoice $15,930 $21,318 $21,779 $23,160 $25,246

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,332
Model Year20142006200620062006
Modeli-MiEVMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimESTouringSportGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine66hp E170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA1M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)145/65-15205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$16,440$23,035$23,535$25,035$27,300
Adjustments for Features0-60-210-1,110-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,440$22,975$23,325$23,925$24,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$950$1,465
Total Invoice$15,930$21,318$21,779$23,160$25,246
Adjustments for Features0-56-194-1,027-2,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,930$21,262$21,585$22,133$22,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$323$871$1,339

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

Model Year20142006200620062006
Modeli-MiEVMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimESTouringSportGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200    
Proximity key    $250
Remote climate control$25    
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Brake assist$50    
Roll bar $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350    
Stability control$400   $400
Tire-pressure monitor$75    
Traction control$100   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0    
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0$0
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0    
3.3 kW onboard charger$0    
Battery warmer (optional)$0    
DC quick-charging capability$750    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000$3000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50    
Satellite radio    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125    
Digital instruments$0    
Heated mirrors$25    
Outside temperature display$50    
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated front seats$200    
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,915$3,975$4,125$5,025$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$60$210$1,110$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-56-194-1,027-2,645

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

Model Year20142006
Modeli-MiEVMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.4 in91.7 in
Length144.8 in157.3 in
Width62.4 in67.7 in
Height63.6 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,596 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume0.05.3 ft3

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