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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: $18,921

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $7,738

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,492

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $6,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelCorollaCorollaMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLESSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $23,110 $26,710
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $21,385 $24,714
Floor mats 200 200    
Cargo net 51 51 49 49
Convenience Package     1,160  
Rear spoiler     400 400
Body kit     1,145 1,145
Floor mats 127 127    
Cargo net 35 35 39 39
Convenience Package     996  
Rear spoiler     320 320
Body kit     916 916
Options (change) 251 251 2,754 1,594
Options (change) 162 162 2,271 1,275
Destination 760 760 795 795
Total Price $18,921 $19,001 $26,659 $29,099
Total Invoice $17,492 $17,596 $24,451 $26,784

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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: $6,278
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,621
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelCorollaCorollaMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLESSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine132hp I4132hp I4167hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-16205/45-17
Total Price$18,921$19,001$26,659$29,099
Adjustments for Features-1750-1,635-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,746$19,001$25,024$25,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$690
Total Invoice$17,492$17,596$24,451$26,784
Adjustments for Features-1620-1,500-3,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,330$17,596$22,951$23,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$266$0$717

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

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelCorollaCorollaMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLESSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top  $3000$3000
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Fog lights $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
No leather in second row   $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$3,115$2,940$4,575$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$1,635$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments-1620-1,500-3,116

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

Model Year20122011
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
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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