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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: $29,080

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,094

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,735

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimSELimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $25,240
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $23,323
3.5L V6 1,155    
Floor mats 315 315  
Cargo net 49 49 40
Premium Package 2     1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Rear spoiler     350
Satellite radio     430
3.5L V6 1,054    
Floor mats 200 200  
Cargo net 34 34 32
Premium Package 2     1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,012
Rear spoiler     280
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 1,519 364 3,170
Options (change) 1,288 234 2,742
Destination 810 810 670
Total Price $35,174 $36,919 $29,080
Total Invoice $32,085 $33,679 $26,735

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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: $3,184
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,696
Model Year201220122008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimSELimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19205/45-17
Total Price$35,174$36,919$29,080
Adjustments for Features-2,910-3,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,264$32,934$29,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$32,085$33,679$26,735
Adjustments for Features-2,654-3,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,431$30,044$26,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$0

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

Model Year201220122008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimSELimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
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$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,530$9,605$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,910$3,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,654-3,6350

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

Model Year20122008
ModelHighlanderMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase109.8 in91.7 in
Length188.4 in157.3 in
Width75.2 in67.7 in
Height68.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft35.3 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

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