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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: $23,775

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $12,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,910

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $12,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelRDXMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $35,670 $22,435
Base Invoice $33,872 $20,726
Rear spoiler   350
Satellite radio   430
Rear spoiler   280
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 0 780
Options (change) 0 624
Destination 975 560
Total Price $36,645 $23,775
Total Invoice $34,847 $21,910

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,474
Model Year20172006
ModelRDXMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine279hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18205/50-16
Total Price$36,645$23,775
Adjustments for Features-5,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,900$23,775
Total Invoice$34,847$21,910
Adjustments for Features-5,4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,384$21,910

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

Model Year20172006
ModelRDXMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
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, 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 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
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 air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$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 
Heated front seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,690$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4630

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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 Year20172006
ModelRDXMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.7 in91.7 in
Length184.4 in157.3 in
Width73.7 in67.7 in
Height65.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft35.3 ft3

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