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Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,920

Toyota RAV4   
Difference: $550

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,015

Toyota RAV4   
Difference: $393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4MX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $21,500 $23,075 $23,755 $22,750
Base Invoice $19,888 $21,342 $21,972 $21,030
3.5L V6 2,035 1,915 1,915  
Alloy wheels 440      
CD changer, in-dash 200 200   500
Convenience Package       1,160
Cargo net       40
Rear spoiler       350
3.5L V6 1,880 1,771 1,771  
Alloy wheels 352      
CD changer, in-dash 150 150   400
Convenience Package       996
Cargo net       32
Rear spoiler       280
Options (change) 2,675 2,115 1,915 2,050
Options (change) 2,382 1,921 1,771 1,708
Destination 745 745 745 670
Total Price $24,920 $25,935 $26,415 $25,470
Total Invoice $23,015 $24,008 $24,488 $23,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $492
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4MX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine269hp V6269hp V6269hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18225/65-17205/50-16
Total Price$24,920$25,935$26,415$25,470
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,790-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,920$25,410$24,625$25,375
Cost Above Minimum$295$785$0$0
Total Invoice$23,015$24,008$24,488$23,408
Adjustments for Features0-486-1,659-87
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,015$23,522$22,829$23,321
Cost Above Minimum$186$693$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4MX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack $300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Convertible top   $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
External spare tire shell  $100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats   $75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,640$5,905$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,790$95
Value of Feature Adjustments0-486-1,659-87

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20082009
ModelRAV4MX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.7 in91.7 in
Length181.1 in157.3 in
Width71.5 in67.7 in
Height66.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested95086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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