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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: $30,816

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $3,209

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,666

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $3,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelPriusPriusMX-5 Miata
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,805 $39,525 $32,750
Base Invoice $27,744 $37,945 $30,964
Floor mats 200 200  
Cargo net 51 51 50
Rear spoiler     350
Floor mats 127 127  
Cargo net 35 35 40
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 251 251 400
Options (change) 162 162 320
Destination 760 760 875
Gas Tax 0 -2,500 0
Total Price $30,816 $38,036 $34,025
Total Invoice $28,666 $36,367 $32,159

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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: $2,829
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,134
Model Year201220122018
ModelPriusPriusMX-5 Miata
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH155hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$30,816$38,036$34,025
Adjustments for Features0-900-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,816$37,136$33,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,320$0
Total Invoice$28,666$36,367$32,159
Adjustments for Features0-861-359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,666$35,506$31,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,840$0

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

Model Year201220122018
ModelPriusPriusMX-5 Miata
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
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 
Power retractable rear window  $350
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 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player $0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual tilt 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 
Total Value of Features$5,490$6,390$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-861-359

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

Model Year20122018
ModelPriusMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in90.9 in
Length176.4 in154.1 in
Width68.7 in68.3 in
Height58.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft34.5 ft3

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