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

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Acura RDX vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,040

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,703

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelRDXMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,895 $25,240
Base Invoice $30,646 $23,323
Premium Package 2   1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Rear spoiler   350
Satellite radio   430
Premium Package 2   1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,012
Rear spoiler   280
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 0 3,130
Options (change) 0 2,710
Destination 885 670
Total Price $33,780 $29,040
Total Invoice $31,531 $26,703

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,630
Model Year20122008
ModelRDXMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18205/45-17
Total Price$33,780$29,040
Adjustments for Features-2,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,425$29,040
Total Invoice$31,531$26,703
Adjustments for Features-2,1980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,333$26,703

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

Model Year20122008
ModelRDXMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,025$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1980

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20122008
ModelRDXMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in91.7 in
Length180.7 in157.3 in
Width73.6 in67.7 in
Height65.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,743 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft35.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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