Yahoo Autos The Fiat 124 Spider Costs Less Than the Mazda Miata Its Based On
The 124 Spider is a car that Fiat was able to make because of a big assist from Mazda. Other than the engine, most of the underpinnings are straight off the lovely ND Miata.
Fiat has now announced pricing for the 124, and in a surprising move, it will cost less than the Miata. Yes, you read that right.
The base price for 124 is technically higher than the Miata, but every other trim level will cost less than the comparable Miata. Here's the comparison, including an $800 destination charge that Mazda adds and a $995 destination charge for the Fiat.
Miata Sport - $25,715
Miata Club - $29,400
Miata GT - $30,865
124 Classica - $25,990
124 Lusso - $28,490
124 Abarth - $29,190
The key here are the Lusso and Abarth versions. The Abarth is more like a Miata Club and the Lusso is more like a Miata GT in purpose. Both of those models undercut the comparable Mazda, especially the Lusso vs. Miata Grand Touring.
Will Fiat steal sales from the Miata? Or will it be a totally different sort of buyer? Or, yes, there's a third option, will they coexist fantastically and we'll just see more small roadsters on the road? We're hoping for option three, since more roadsters makes for a better world.
You can buy your very own 124 Spider this summer.
