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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: $20,995

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,909

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelMatrixMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimXRSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $16,990 $23,720 $26,705 $27,350
Base Invoice $15,373 $22,424 $25,244 $25,854
Extra Value Package 1 270      
Side curtain airbags 645      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300      
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 830      
Alloy wheels 410      
CD changer, in-dash 240 500 500  
Convenience Package   1,080    
Cargo net   50 50 50
Rear spoiler   400 400 400
Extra Value Package 1 243      
Side curtain airbags 555      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258      
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 753      
Alloy wheels 328      
CD changer, in-dash 180 400 400  
Convenience Package   928    
Cargo net   40 40 40
Rear spoiler   320 320 320
Options (change) 3,345 2,030 950 450
Options (change) 2,876 1,688 760 360
Destination 660 795 795 795
Total Price $20,995 $26,545 $28,450 $28,595
Total Invoice $18,909 $24,907 $26,799 $27,009

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,591
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelMatrixMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimXRSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine126hp I4167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$20,995$26,545$28,450$28,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,650-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,995$25,045$26,800$25,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,755$550
Total Invoice$18,909$24,907$26,799$27,009
Adjustments for Features0-1,407-1,554-2,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,909$23,500$25,245$24,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,745$675

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

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelMatrixMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimXRSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter$0   
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
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
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Door sill trim plates   $100
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
No leather in second row   $-300
Total Value of Features$2,650$4,150$4,300$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,650$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,407-1,554-2,834

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

Model Year20082013
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 Weight2,680 lb.2,448 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
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

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