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

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Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,057

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $6,488

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,045

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $6,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelCorollaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimXRSSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $17,880 $21,635 $23,930 $25,240
Base Invoice $16,179 $20,002 $22,116 $23,323
Side curtain airbags 655      
Power Package 605      
Floor mats 88      
Cargo net 49 40 40 40
CD changer, in-dash 200 500    
Convenience Package   1,105    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler   350 350 350
Body kit   1,145 1,145 1,145
Side curtain airbags 563      
Power Package 484      
Floor mats 55      
Cargo net 34 32 32 32
CD changer, in-dash 150 400    
Convenience Package   949    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,082 1,013 1,012
Rear spoiler   280 280 280
Body kit   916 916 916
Options (change) 1,597 4,240 2,635 2,635
Options (change) 1,286 3,659 2,241 2,240
Destination 580 670 670 670
Total Price $20,057 $26,545 $27,235 $28,545
Total Invoice $18,045 $24,331 $25,027 $26,233

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,688
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,803
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelCorollaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimXRSSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine164hp I4158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$20,057$26,545$27,235$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,800-3,800-4,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,057$22,745$23,435$23,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$690$900
Total Invoice$18,045$24,331$25,027$26,233
Adjustments for Features0-3,483-3,492-4,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,045$20,848$21,535$21,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$687$882

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

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelCorollaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimXRSSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$900$4,700$4,700$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,800$3,800$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,483-3,492-4,503

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

Model Year20062008
ModelCorollaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.4 in91.7 in
Length178.3 in157.3 in
Width66.9 in67.7 in
Height58.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,670 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested47570%
Total Not Requested20030%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

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%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata 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%

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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