The official Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider revealed in the American market, putting the roadster in the same field of fire as its Japanese cousin, Mazda MX-5. The 124 starts at $24,995 for Classica, $27,495 for Lusso, and $28,195 for Abarth.

What you get with the Fiat 124 Spider which the Mazda won’t offer is an aggressive, retro-inspired, design and greater variety in terms of trim levels and equipment. Also, while the chassis and underpinnings are largely similar to that of the Mazda, the engine is Fiat’s own, and what an engine it is.

Powering the 124 spider is a turbocharged MultiAir 1.4-liter engine delivering 160 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque (165 hp and 184 lb-ft in the Abarth version. Just so you know, Mazda’s 2.0 liter SKYACTIV manages 155 hp. A six-speed manual or automatic transmission, double-wishbone front suspension and rear multi-link suspension, and electric power steering are among the other technical highlights.

As for the equipment, the standard kit on 2017 Fiat 124 Spider includes dual-tip exhaust, black roll bar finish, and body-color header, side sills and door handles, 16-inch alloy wheels, Nero (black) premium cloth seats, halogen headlamps and LED tail lamps. Going up the trim levels, you get stuff like 17-inch wheels, leather seats, and Piano Black accents.

As for the Abarth 124 Spider, the car comes with front and rear Bilstein sport suspension, mechanical limited-slip differential, front strut tower bar, Sport Mode selector and sport-tuned chrome quad-tip exhaust, Brembo braking system and Recaro seats, as well as modified front and rear fascia and special paint jobs.