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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: $35,400

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,603

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,412

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,520 $39,690 $41,680 $44,800 $32,620
Base Invoice $35,169 $36,237 $38,054 $40,903 $30,839
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 90
Floor mats 225 225 225 225  
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 50
Rear spoiler         350
Cargo tray         60
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,205
Door sill trim plates         150
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 72
Floor mats 140 140 140 140  
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 40
Rear spoiler         280
Cargo tray         48
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,138
Door sill trim plates         120
Options (change) 523 523 523 523 1,905
Options (change) 320 320 320 320 1,698
Destination 960 960 960 960 875
Total Price $40,003 $41,173 $43,163 $46,283 $35,400
Total Invoice $36,449 $37,517 $39,334 $42,183 $33,412

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $767
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,856
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19205/45-17
Total Price$40,003$41,173$43,163$46,283$35,400
Adjustments for Features-5,370-5,520-6,695-8,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,633$35,653$36,468$38,213$35,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$1,835$3,580$0
Total Invoice$36,449$37,517$39,334$42,183$33,412
Adjustments for Features-4,893-5,030-6,101-7,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,556$32,487$33,233$34,828$33,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$931$1,677$3,272$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power retractable rear window    $350
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan   $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Roll bar    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Power retractable roof section    $2000
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote    $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
No leather in second row    $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$11,065$11,215$12,390$13,765$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,370$5,520$6,695$8,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,893-5,030-6,101-7,3550

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

Model Year20172017
ModelHighlanderMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.8 in90.9 in
Length192.5 in154.1 in
Width75.8 in68.3 in
Height68.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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