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

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,400

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,317

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSportLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $25,240
Base Invoice $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $23,323
Leather Package 1,935 1,305    
JBL 8 speakers 475      
3.3L V6 1,060      
Floor mats 106 106 106  
Alloy wheels 520      
Cargo net 49 49 49 40
Rear spoiler 200 200   350
CD changer, in-dash 200   200  
Fog lights 110      
Heated front seats 440 440 440  
Side curtain airbags     650  
Leather seating surfaces     1,400  
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,100
Leather Package 1,548 1,044    
JBL 8 speakers 356      
3.3L V6 944      
Floor mats 66 66 66  
Alloy wheels 416      
Cargo net 34 34 34 32
Rear spoiler 160 160   280
CD changer, in-dash 150   150  
Fog lights 88      
Heated front seats 352 352 352  
Side curtain airbags     559  
Leather seating surfaces     1,120  
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,012
Options (change) 5,095 2,100 2,845 1,490
Options (change) 4,114 1,656 2,281 1,324
Destination 605 605 605 670
Total Price $30,230 $30,470 $33,910 $27,400
Total Invoice $26,550 $26,971 $29,994 $25,317

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,417
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSportLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17205/45-17
Total Price$30,230$30,470$33,910$27,400
Adjustments for Features-2500-3,050-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,980$30,470$30,860$25,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$880$0
Total Invoice$26,550$26,971$29,994$25,317
Adjustments for Features-2200-2,698-1,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,330$26,971$27,296$23,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$641$966$0

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

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSportLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350$350
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor  $50 
Side curtain airbags  $350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear heater  $150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Convertible top   $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275 
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $50 
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,475$4,225$7,275$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$3,050$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments-2200-2,698-1,404

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

Model Year20062008
ModelHighlanderMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.9 in91.7 in
Length184.6 in157.3 in
Width71.9 in67.7 in
Height67.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested117567%
Total Not Requested58033%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested90083%
Total Not Requested18017%

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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