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

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Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,785

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $3,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,248

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $3,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelPrius cPrius cMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimThreeFourSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $23,970 $26,905 $27,550
Base Invoice $20,140 $21,625 $22,671 $25,443 $26,051
Alloy wheels 390        
Convenience Package     1,080    
Rear spoiler     400 400 400
Satellite radio     430 430 430
Alloy wheels 348        
Convenience Package     928    
Rear spoiler     320 320 320
Satellite radio     344 344 344
Options (change) 390 0 1,910 830 830
Options (change) 348 0 1,592 664 664
Destination 760 760 820 820 820
Total Price $22,785 $23,990 $26,700 $28,555 $29,200
Total Invoice $21,248 $22,385 $25,083 $26,927 $27,535

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,558
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelPrius cPrius cMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimThreeFourSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$22,785$23,990$26,700$28,555$29,200
Adjustments for Features-775-1,1250-150-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,010$22,865$26,700$28,405$27,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0$1,705$800
Total Invoice$21,248$22,385$25,083$26,927$27,535
Adjustments for Features-723-1,0500-141-1,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,525$21,335$25,083$26,786$25,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0$1,703$849

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelPrius cPrius cMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimThreeFourSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener    $100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  $200
Interior air filter$0$0   
Intermittent wipers  $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Convertible top  $3000$3000$3000
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75   
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats $200  $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
No leather in second row    $-300
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Total Value of Features$4,950$5,300$4,175$4,325$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$1,125$0$150$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-723-1,0500-141-1,603

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20122015
ModelPrius cMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.4 in91.7 in
Length157.3 in157.3 in
Width66.7 in67.7 in
Height56.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.2,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 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
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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