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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: $21,396

Toyota Corolla LE Special Edition   
Difference: $6,978

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,843

Toyota Corolla LE Special Edition   
Difference: $6,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelCorollaMX-5 Miata
TrimLE Special EditionGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $20,550 $27,100
Base Invoice $19,013 $25,617
Cargo net 51 49
Satellite radio   430
Cargo net 35 39
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 51 479
Options (change) 35 383
Destination 795 795
Total Price $21,396 $28,374
Total Invoice $19,843 $26,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE Special Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,478
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,535
Model Year20132012
ModelCorollaMX-5 Miata
TrimLE Special EditionGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine132hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$21,396$28,374
Adjustments for Features0-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,396$26,874
Total Invoice$19,843$26,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,843$25,378

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

Model Year20132012
ModelCorollaMX-5 Miata
TrimLE Special EditionGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
No leather in second row $-300
Total Value of Features$3,325$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,417

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

Model Year20132012
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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