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Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,715

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $7,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,735

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $6,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelMatrixMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimXRSSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,250 $22,750 $25,090 $26,350
Base Invoice $17,420 $21,030 $23,185 $24,346
Side curtain airbags 645      
CD changer, in-dash 240 500    
Convenience Package   1,160    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
Cargo net   40 40 40
Rear spoiler   350 350 350
Body kit   1,145 1,145 1,145
Side curtain airbags 555      
CD changer, in-dash 180 400    
Convenience Package   996    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,085 1,013 1,013
Cargo net   32 32 32
Rear spoiler   280 280 280
Body kit   916 916 916
Options (change) 885 4,295 2,635 2,635
Options (change) 735 3,709 2,241 2,241
Destination 580 670 670 670
Total Price $20,715 $27,715 $28,395 $29,655
Total Invoice $18,735 $25,409 $26,096 $27,257

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,557
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelMatrixMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimXRSSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine164hp I4158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$20,715$27,715$28,395$29,655
Adjustments for Features0-3,400-3,650-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,715$24,315$24,745$24,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$430$390
Total Invoice$18,735$25,409$26,096$27,257
Adjustments for Features0-3,117-3,354-4,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,735$22,292$22,742$22,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450$415

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

Model Year2006200920092009
ModelMatrixMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimXRSSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter$0   
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,700$5,100$5,350$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400$3,650$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,117-3,354-4,550

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

Model Year20062009
ModelMatrixMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.4 in91.7 in
Length171.3 in157.3 in
Width69.9 in67.7 in
Height61.6 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

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%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested82575%
Total Not Requested27525%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata 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%

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%

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