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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: $26,475

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $863

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,851

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelRAV4RAV4MX-5 Miata
TrimSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,350 $25,330 $23,720
Base Invoice $22,768 $23,684 $22,424
3.5L V6 1,930 1,920  
Floor mats 199 199  
Cargo net 49   50
Convenience Package     1,080
Rear spoiler     400
Satellite radio     430
3.5L V6 1,803 1,794  
Floor mats 126 126  
Cargo net 34   40
Convenience Package     928
Rear spoiler     320
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 2,178 2,119 1,960
Options (change) 1,963 1,920 1,632
Destination 810 810 795
Total Price $27,338 $28,259 $26,475
Total Invoice $25,541 $26,414 $24,851

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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: $401
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $478
Model Year201220122014
ModelRAV4RAV4MX-5 Miata
TrimSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine269hp V6269hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/65-17205/50-16
Total Price$27,338$28,259$26,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,475-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,338$25,784$26,185
Cost Above Minimum$1,554$0$0
Total Invoice$25,541$26,414$24,851
Adjustments for Features0-2,313-272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,541$24,101$24,579
Cost Above Minimum$1,440$0$0

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

Model Year201220122014
ModelRAV4RAV4MX-5 Miata
TrimSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack $300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
External spare tire shell $100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
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-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,830$6,305$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,313-272

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

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,560 lb.2,447 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

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