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

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Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,804

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $7,699

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,082

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $5,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelAvalonAvalonMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $33,195 $36,435 $23,470
Base Invoice $29,876 $32,792 $22,188
Floor mats 199 199  
Rear spoiler 349 349 400
Convenience Package     1,160
CD changer, in-dash     500
Cargo net     49
Satellite radio     430
Floor mats 126 126  
Rear spoiler 219 219 320
Convenience Package     996
CD changer, in-dash     400
Cargo net     39
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 548 548 2,539
Options (change) 345 345 2,099
Destination 760 760 795
Total Price $34,503 $37,743 $26,804
Total Invoice $30,981 $33,897 $25,082

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,629
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,142
Model Year201220122012
ModelAvalonAvalonMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine268hp V6268hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9660, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17205/50-16
Total Price$34,503$37,743$26,804
Adjustments for Features-3,070-5,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,433$31,973$26,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0
Total Invoice$30,981$33,897$25,082
Adjustments for Features-2,757-5,1820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,224$28,715$25,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$491$0

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

Model Year201220122012
ModelAvalonAvalonMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound $250 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$6,915$9,615$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$5,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,757-5,1820

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

Model Year20122012
ModelAvalonMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase111.0 in91.7 in
Length197.6 in157.3 in
Width72.8 in67.7 in
Height58.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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