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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: $35,200

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,844

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,004

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimSportLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $32,750
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $30,964
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Sunroof 850    
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Rear spoiler     350
Door sill trim plates     150
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,075
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Sunroof 680    
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Rear spoiler     280
Door sill trim plates     120
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,016
Options (change) 7,039 4,004 1,575
Options (change) 5,851 3,491 1,416
Destination 745 745 875
Total Price $37,044 $37,819 $35,200
Total Invoice $33,004 $33,998 $33,255

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $191
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,783
Model Year200920092018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimSportLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6270hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19205/45-17
Total Price$37,044$37,819$35,200
Adjustments for Features-1,135-2,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,909$35,009$35,200
Cost Above Minimum$900$0$0
Total Invoice$33,004$33,998$33,255
Adjustments for Features-1,011-2,5260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,993$31,472$33,255
Cost Above Minimum$521$0$0

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

Model Year200920092018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimSportLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,780$9,455$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$2,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,011-2,5260

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

Model Year20092018
ModelHighlanderMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.8 in90.9 in
Length188.4 in154.1 in
Width75.2 in68.3 in
Height68.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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