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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: $19,181

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $8,268

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,713

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $7,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLESSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $17,600 $17,770 $23,470 $25,830 $27,100
Base Invoice $16,284 $16,469 $22,188 $24,415 $25,617
Deluxe Audio 570 520      
Floor mats 200 200      
Cargo net 51 51 49 49 49
Convenience Package     1,160    
Rear spoiler     400 400 400
Satellite radio     430 430 430
Body kit     1,145 1,145 1,145
Deluxe Audio 507 462      
Floor mats 127 127      
Cargo net 35 35 39 39 39
Convenience Package     996    
Rear spoiler     320 320 320
Satellite radio     344 344 344
Body kit     916 916 916
Options (change) 821 771 3,184 2,024 2,024
Options (change) 669 624 2,615 1,619 1,619
Destination 760 760 795 795 795
Total Price $19,181 $19,301 $27,449 $28,649 $29,919
Total Invoice $17,713 $17,853 $25,598 $26,829 $28,031

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,308
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,056
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLESSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine132hp I4132hp I4167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5M6M6
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)195/65-15205/55-16205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$19,181$19,301$27,449$28,649$29,919
Adjustments for Features-1750-2,135-2,785-3,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,006$19,301$25,314$25,864$26,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$550$720
Total Invoice$17,713$17,853$25,598$26,829$28,031
Adjustments for Features-1620-1,991-2,608-3,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,551$17,853$23,607$24,221$24,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$302$0$614$784

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

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLESSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0$0  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Convertible top  $3000$3000$3000
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
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$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50$50
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
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
No leather in second row    $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$2,615$2,440$4,575$5,225$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$2,135$2,785$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments-1620-1,991-2,608-3,640

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

Model Year20112012
ModelCorollaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.4 in91.7 in
Length178.7 in157.3 in
Width69.3 in67.7 in
Height57.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested32568%
Total Not Requested15032%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

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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