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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: $26,349

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $9,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020202012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimLLEXLELimitedPlatinumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,600 $36,800 $39,600 $43,650 $46,850 $23,470
Floor mats 229 229 229 229 229  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 249 45
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 49
Convenience Package           1,160
Rear spoiler           400
Satellite radio           430
Floor mats 139 139 139 139 139  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 145 36
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 39
Convenience Package           996
Rear spoiler           320
Satellite radio           344
Options (change) 527 527 527 527 527 2,084
Options (change) 319 319 319 319 319 1,735
Destination 1,175 1,175 1,175 1,175 1,175 795
Total Price $36,302 $38,502 $41,302 $45,352 $48,552 $26,349

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,493
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,630
Model Year202020202020202020202012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimLLEXLELimitedPlatinumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20205/50-16
Total Price$36,302$38,502$41,302$45,352$48,552$26,349
Adjustments for Features-6,460-4,110-10,485-11,810-13,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,842$34,392$30,817$33,542$35,367$26,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$975$3,700$5,525$0

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

Model Year202020202020202020202012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMX-5 Miata
TrimLLEXLELimitedPlatinumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0 
RWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$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$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50    
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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$0$0 
Around view cameras    $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front    $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan    $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Roll bar     $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  $75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 $150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails  $250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 $250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150    
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Convertible top     $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200 
Sunroof  $900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0 
HD radio$50 $50$50$50 
Intercom  $25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50     
Navigation system  $600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats    $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Total Value of Features$10,980$8,630$15,005$16,330$17,705$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,460$4,110$10,485$11,810$13,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-266-159-379-389-4060

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

Model Year20202012
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.2,441 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 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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