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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: $31,530

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,774

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelRDXMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,320 $30,065
Base Invoice $32,245 $28,427
Technology Package 3,700  
Proximity key   130
Door sill trim plates   150
Rear spoiler   350
Technology Package 3,424  
Proximity key   112
Door sill trim plates   120
Rear spoiler   280
Options (change) 3,700 630
Options (change) 3,424 512
Destination 895 835
Total Price $38,915 $31,530
Total Invoice $36,564 $29,774

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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: $5,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,610
Model Year20132016
ModelRDXMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine273hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18205/45-17
Total Price$38,915$31,530
Adjustments for Features-2,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,595$31,530
Total Invoice$36,564$29,774
Adjustments for Features-2,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,384$29,774

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

Model Year20132016
ModelRDXMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual tilt 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,740$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1800

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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 Year20132016
ModelRDXMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.7 in90.9 in
Length183.5 in154.1 in
Width73.7 in68.3 in
Height66.1 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,717 lb.2,332 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft34.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested131552%

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