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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: $16,575

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $9,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,045

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $8,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201620162016
Modeli-MiEVMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimESSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,995 $24,915 $28,600 $30,065
Base Invoice $22,500 $23,563 $27,042 $28,427
Cargo mat 95      
USB port 135      
Cargo net   50 50 50
Cargo mat 80      
USB port 115      
Cargo net   40 40 40
Options (change) 230 50 50 50
Options (change) 195 40 40 40
Destination 850 835 835 835
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $16,575 $25,800 $29,485 $30,950
Total Invoice $16,045 $24,438 $27,917 $29,302

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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: $7,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,489
Model Year2014201620162016
Modeli-MiEVMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimESSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine66hp E155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionA1M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)145/65-15195/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$16,575$25,800$29,485$30,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,010-2,835-5,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,575$23,790$26,650$25,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,860$1,725
Total Invoice$16,045$24,438$27,917$29,302
Adjustments for Features0-1,904-2,684-5,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,045$22,534$25,233$24,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,699$1,622

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

Model Year2014201620162016
Modeli-MiEVMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimESSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote climate control$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Lane departure warning   $200
Roll bar $200$200$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$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing 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
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for audio system  $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
Automatic headlights$125  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors$25  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
No leather in second row   $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,440$5,450$6,275$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,010$2,835$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,904-2,684-5,146

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

Model Year20142016
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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