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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: $32,505

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,720

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,460 $30,065
Base Invoice $27,108 $28,427
Side curtain airbags 650  
Floor mats 106  
Cargo net 49 50
Heated front seats 440  
Leather seating surfaces 1,400  
Navigation system 2,000  
Rear spoiler   350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
Side curtain airbags 559  
Floor mats 66  
Cargo net 34 40
Heated front seats 352  
Leather seating surfaces 1,120  
Navigation system 1,700  
Rear spoiler   280
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Options (change) 4,645 1,605
Options (change) 3,831 1,458
Destination 605 835
Total Price $35,710 $32,505
Total Invoice $31,544 $30,720

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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: $5,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,875
Model Year20062016
ModelHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine215hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/45-17
Total Price$35,710$32,505
Adjustments for Features0-2,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,710$30,335
Total Invoice$31,544$30,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,544$28,669

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

Model Year20062016
ModelHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear heater$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,425$7,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,051

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

Model Year20062016
ModelHighlanderMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.9 in90.9 in
Length184.6 in154.1 in
Width71.9 in68.3 in
Height67.9 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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