The MIA is 3 pieces of alder, the MIM is easily 7+ pieces.
I seriously doubt that..maybe on a Squier perhaps..i think Mexican Fenders are lower grade wood and have upto 5 pieces in a spread were USA use upto 3 pieces to a spread. My own view on things as someone that currently owns 4 USA Strats, has owned a few more over the years as well as 2 USA Tele's is one mindset that is actually changing. Before the Classic Player series I was adamant I wouldn't go lower than a USA Standard...now after playing the 60's Classic Player Strats I can honestly say I'd happily own one of those. Reasons for my USA preferences.... Better fit and finish. better woods/fewer blocks to a spread (spreads are what Fender call the blocks they glue together to get enough size to route a body) I prefer the pickups usually on the USA Strats/Teles as the Mex ones are usually ceramic and a bit hotter/harsher. Prefer the bridges on USA Fenders. Hardcase included...which if you get a mex is an extra expense to add to equalise them in a comparison!! 1 extra fret! Thats like 1 note higher x 6 ie 1 note higher per string! How spinal tap is that?