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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: $29,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,824

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,771

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,590 $40,190 $42,680 $25,240
Base Invoice $33,407 $36,694 $38,968 $23,323
Floor mats 225 225 225  
Cargo net 49 49 49 40
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 45
Premium Package 2       1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,100
Rear spoiler       350
Satellite radio       430
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Cargo net 32 32 32 32
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 36
Premium Package 2       1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,012
Rear spoiler       280
Satellite radio       344
Options (change) 474 474 474 3,215
Options (change) 292 292 292 2,778
Destination 885 885 885 670
Total Price $37,949 $41,549 $44,039 $29,125
Total Invoice $34,584 $37,871 $40,145 $26,771

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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: $3,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,224
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19205/45-17
Total Price$37,949$41,549$44,039$29,125
Adjustments for Features-5,035-6,810-8,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,914$34,739$35,179$29,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$2,265$0
Total Invoice$34,584$37,871$40,145$26,771
Adjustments for Features-4,589-6,207-8,0770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,995$31,664$32,068$26,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,669$2,073$0

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

Model Year2015201520152008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Convertible top   $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
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$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
No leather in second row   $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$10,905$12,680$14,730$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,035$6,810$8,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,589-6,207-8,0770

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

Model Year20152008
ModelHighlanderMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase109.8 in91.7 in
Length191.1 in157.3 in
Width75.8 in67.7 in
Height68.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 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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