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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: $27,905

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $4,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,680

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelRAV4MX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,755 $30,065
Base Invoice $21,972 $28,427
3.5L V6 1,915  
Leather seating surfaces 1,050  
Heated front seats 440  
Cargo net   50
Rear spoiler   350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
3.5L V6 1,771  
Leather seating surfaces 840  
Heated front seats 352  
Cargo net   40
Rear spoiler   280
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Options (change) 3,405 1,605
Options (change) 2,963 1,458
Destination 745 835
Total Price $27,905 $32,505
Total Invoice $25,680 $30,720

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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: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,940
Model Year20082016
ModelRAV4MX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine269hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/45-17
Total Price$27,905$32,505
Adjustments for Features0-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,905$29,225
Total Invoice$25,680$30,720
Adjustments for Features0-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,680$27,620

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

Model Year20082016
ModelRAV4MX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,140$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,100

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

Model Year20082016
ModelRAV4MX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.7 in90.9 in
Length181.1 in154.1 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height66.3 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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