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Scion FR-S vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion FR-S vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,589

Scion FR-S   
Difference: $6,701

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,934

Scion FR-S   
Difference: $6,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelFR-SMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,305 $32,750
Base Invoice $24,040 $30,964
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,075
Bespoke Audio System 900  
Rear spoiler 399 350
All-weather floor mats 90 90
Door sill trim plates   150
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,045 1,016
Bespoke Audio System 700  
Rear spoiler 300 280
All-weather floor mats 54 72
Door sill trim plates   120
Options (change) 2,489 1,665
Options (change) 2,099 1,488
Destination 795 875
Total Price $28,589 $35,290
Total Invoice $26,934 $33,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion FR-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,851
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,813
Model Year20162018
ModelFR-SMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp H4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$28,589$35,290
Adjustments for Features0-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,589$30,440
Total Invoice$26,934$33,327
Adjustments for Features0-4,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,934$28,747

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Features Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20162018
ModelFR-SMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Infotainment 
CD player, remote $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Total Value of Features$2,900$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,580

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Specifications Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20162018
ModelFR-SMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in90.9 in
Length166.7 in154.1 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height50.6 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,806 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion FR-S

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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