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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: $17,957

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $8,658

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,193

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $8,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelCorollaCorollaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLESSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $22,750 $25,090 $26,350
Base Invoice $14,131 $13,981 $21,030 $23,185 $24,346
Audio Value Package 200        
Side curtain airbags 655 655      
Floor mats 88 88      
Alloy wheels 390        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300 300      
Cargo net 49 49 40 40 40
Extra Value Package 1   900      
CD changer, in-dash   200 500    
Convenience Package     1,160    
Rear spoiler     350 350 350
Body kit     1,145 1,145 1,145
Audio Value Package 180        
Side curtain airbags 563 563      
Floor mats 55 55      
Alloy wheels 312        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258 258      
Cargo net 34 34 32 32 32
Extra Value Package 1   810      
CD changer, in-dash   150 400    
Convenience Package     996    
Rear spoiler     280 280 280
Body kit     916 916 916
Options (change) 1,682 2,192 3,195 1,535 1,535
Options (change) 1,402 1,870 2,624 1,228 1,228
Destination 660 660 670 670 670
Total Price $17,957 $18,302 $26,615 $27,295 $28,555
Total Invoice $16,193 $16,511 $24,324 $25,083 $26,244

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,613
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,341
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelCorollaCorollaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLESSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine126hp I4126hp I4167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$17,957$18,302$26,615$27,295$28,555
Adjustments for Features0-400-3,100-3,500-4,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,957$17,902$23,515$23,795$23,955
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$280$440
Total Invoice$16,193$16,511$24,324$25,083$26,244
Adjustments for Features0-361-2,833-3,216-4,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,193$16,150$21,491$21,867$22,016
Cost Above Minimum$43$0$0$376$525

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

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelCorollaCorollaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLESSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Interior air filter$0$0   
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Convertible top  $3000$3000$3000
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75   
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row    $-300
Total Value of Features$1,225$1,625$4,325$4,725$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$3,100$3,500$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-361-2,833-3,216-4,228

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

Model Year20082009
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 Weight2,531 lb.2,442 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 LE

Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

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
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested82575%
Total Not Requested27525%

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