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

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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,940

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,047

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelFJ CruiserMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,790 $21,635 $23,930 $25,240
Base Invoice $23,985 $20,002 $22,116 $23,323
Alloy wheels 650      
RWD 0      
Convenience Package   1,105    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
Satellite radio   430 430 430
Alloy wheels 579      
RWD 0      
Convenience Package   949    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,082 1,013 1,012
Satellite radio   344 344 344
Options (change) 650 2,635 1,530 1,530
Options (change) 579 2,375 1,357 1,356
Destination 810 670 670 670
Total Price $27,250 $24,940 $26,130 $27,440
Total Invoice $25,374 $23,047 $24,143 $25,349

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,916
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelFJ CruiserMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine260hp V6158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$27,250$24,940$26,130$27,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,720-1,970-2,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,250$23,220$24,160$24,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$940$1,350
Total Invoice$25,374$23,047$24,143$25,349
Adjustments for Features0-1,589-1,820-2,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,374$21,458$22,323$22,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865$1,240

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelFJ CruiserMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Hood scoop$100   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Headliner speakers$0   
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Power mirrors $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
No leather in second row   $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,805$5,525$5,775$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,720$1,970$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,589-1,820-2,651

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20112008
ModelFJ CruiserMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.9 in91.7 in
Length183.9 in157.3 in
Width74.6 in67.7 in
Height70.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,050 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft35.3 ft3

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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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150No
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225No
Fog lights125No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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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