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Toyota 4Runner vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,874

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,584

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,154

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
Model4RunnerMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,400 $27,100
Base Invoice $35,328 $25,617
Floor mats 199  
Cargo net 49 49
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Rear spoiler   400
Satellite radio   430
Floor mats 126  
Cargo net 34 39
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,039
Rear spoiler   320
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 248 1,979
Options (change) 160 1,742
Destination 810 795
Total Price $39,458 $29,874
Total Invoice $36,298 $28,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,659
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,533
Model Year20112012
Model4RunnerMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine270hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 15?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-20205/45-17
Total Price$39,458$29,874
Adjustments for Features-3,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,533$29,874
Total Invoice$36,298$28,154
Adjustments for Features-3,6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,687$28,154

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20112012
Model4RunnerMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,470$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6110

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20112012
Model4RunnerMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase109.8 in91.7 in
Length189.9 in157.3 in
Width75.8 in67.7 in
Height71.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom34.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.3 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.8 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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