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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: $30,384

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $432

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,523

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelPriusPriusMX-5 Miata
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,805 $39,525 $27,100
Base Invoice $27,744 $37,945 $25,617
Floor mats 200 200  
Cargo net 51 51 49
Premium Package     1,390
Suspension Package     650
Rear spoiler     400
Floor mats 127 127  
Cargo net 35 35 39
Premium Package     1,194
Suspension Package     558
Rear spoiler     320
Options (change) 251 251 2,489
Options (change) 162 162 2,111
Destination 760 760 795
Gas Tax 0 -2,500 0
Total Price $30,816 $38,036 $30,384
Total Invoice $28,666 $36,367 $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: $213
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $457
Model Year201220122012
ModelPriusPriusMX-5 Miata
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH167hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$30,816$38,036$30,384
Adjustments for Features-645-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,171$36,491$30,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,320$0
Total Invoice$28,666$36,367$28,523
Adjustments for Features-600-1,4770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,066$34,890$28,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,824$0

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

Model Year201220122012
ModelPriusPriusMX-5 Miata
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app $25 
Remote climate control $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Convertible top  $3000
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$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$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,390$7,290$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$645$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-600-1,4770

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

Model Year20122012
ModelPriusMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.3 in91.7 in
Length176.4 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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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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