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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: $28,460

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimXLELimitedPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,600 $43,650 $46,850 $24,650
Floor mats 229 229 229  
Cargo net 49 49 49 40
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 45
Premium Package 2       1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,100
Rear spoiler       350
Satellite radio       430
Floor mats 139 139 139  
Cargo net 35 35 35 32
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 36
Premium Package 2       1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,013
Rear spoiler       280
Satellite radio       344
Options (change) 527 527 527 3,215
Options (change) 319 319 319 2,779
Destination 1,175 1,175 1,175 595
Total Price $41,302 $45,352 $48,552 $28,460

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,357
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,945
Model Year2020202020202007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimXLELimitedPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6163hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20205/45-17
Total Price$41,302$45,352$48,552$28,460
Adjustments for Features-7,485-8,310-9,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,817$37,042$38,867$28,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,225$5,050$0

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

Model Year2020202020202007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimXLELimitedPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $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 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan  $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
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  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$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 
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 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$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 recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$13,180$14,005$15,380$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,485$8,310$9,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-271-274-2980

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

Model Year20202007
ModelHighlanderMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.2 in91.7 in
Length194.9 in157.3 in
Width76.0 in67.7 in
Height68.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 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
16.0 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 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
163 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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