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

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Toyota Prius vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,801

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $583

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,723

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelPriusMX-5 Miata
TrimFiveGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,790 $27,100
Base Invoice $26,801 $25,617
Floor mats 200  
Cargo net 51 49
Premium Package   1,390
Suspension Package   650
Rear spoiler   400
Floor mats 127  
Cargo net 35 39
Premium Package   1,194
Suspension Package   558
Rear spoiler   320
Options (change) 251 2,489
Options (change) 162 2,111
Destination 760 795
Total Price $29,801 $30,384
Total Invoice $27,723 $28,523

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Five
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $843
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,042
Model Year20112012
ModelPriusMX-5 Miata
TrimFiveGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine98hp I4 H167hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$29,801$30,384
Adjustments for Features-2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,541$30,384
Total Invoice$27,723$28,523
Adjustments for Features-2420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,481$28,523

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

Model Year20112012
ModelPriusMX-5 Miata
TrimFiveGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
No leather in second row $-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,580$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2420

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Prius vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20112012
ModelPriusMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.3 in91.7 in
Length175.6 in157.3 in
Width68.7 in67.7 in
Height58.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.6 ft35.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Prius vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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