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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison

Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Acura MDX Price Comparison:
Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Acura MDX Price Comparison:

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For the Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Acura MDX price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the MX-5 Miata vs. MDX Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the MX-5 Miata and MDX will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring's price is $4,170 lower than the Acura MDX's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the MX-5 Miata vs. MDX Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, the Acura MDX includes additional features worth $8970. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $8970 adjustment for the Acura MDX's additional features, the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring is $4,170 less than the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 4,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 3,470
Model Year20122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMDX
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 7253, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/55-18
Total Price30,78543,925
Adjustments for Features0-8,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price30,78534,955
Total Invoice28,96540,758
Adjustments for Features0-8,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice28,96532,435

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Invoice Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Acura MDX

Price Comparison (MSRP): Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Acura MDX

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Difference: 13,140
Lowest Total Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Difference: 11,793
Model Year20122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMDX
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price27,10043,030
Base Invoice25,61739,863
6-speed shiftable automatic1,100 
Premium Package1,390 
Rear spoiler400 
6-speed shiftable automatic1,039 
Premium Package1,194 
Rear spoiler320 
Total options2,8900
Total options2,5530
Destination795895
Total Price30,78543,925
Total Invoice28,96540,758

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMDX
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Compact spare tire $75
Front seat active head restraints $50
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $100
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $25
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Powertrain 
Active rear differential $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered door panels, leather $250
Total Value of Features$1,570$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,323

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMDX
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in108.3 in
Length157.3 in191.6 in
Width67.7 in78.5 in
Height49.0 in66.2 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		5.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		5.342.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		5.383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Mazda MX-5 Miata

Price of the Mazda MX-5 Miata: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 Inexpensive for a convertible sports car.
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Bought it used (2 years old) for $16,500 with 8000 miles on it. If you can find one you like for similar money, buy it. This model year has a 4 year bumper to bumper warranty, unlike subsequent years which are covered for 3 years.
2004 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Great value for the car -- Used, I could get a fully loaded sports car for the same price as a new base model economy car.
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 Bought used, 2 owner car, both ladies drove it only for weekend joy ride, covered and garaged, e.g. low mileage, showroom condition...3K under Blue Book.
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 The price point for a used 03 Miata are quite attractive, considering other roadsters.
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Price on the later models is a bit high for how little creature comforts you get. Worth it once you find out how fun and reliable it is. Great on gas too
Price of the Mazda MX-5 Miata: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 Very pricey in Canada (30k for a stripper), dealers do not want to deal.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Acura MDX

Price of the Acura MDX: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Yes, I did until they gave $4K incentive right now
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Good value for a mid-sized luxury SUV
Price of the Acura MDX: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 A similarly equipped Mazda CX-9 was $4,500 less.
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 They should make leases more affordable.
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Higher than FX
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Given current resale values I think the original pricing was too high.
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Expensive
2006 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Can get expensive, but still a good value in the field.
2006 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Cost more than a car, but less than most SUVs.
2004 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Comparatively speaking, the incentive from BMW (less $6000) was what did it for me. Acura could not match it.
2003 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Price is too high.

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