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

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Acura RL vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,984

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,931

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,203

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRLMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $49,300 $27,100
Base Invoice $43,912 $25,617
Premium Package   1,390
Suspension Package   650
Cargo net   49
Premium Package   1,194
Suspension Package   558
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 0 2,089
Options (change) 0 1,791
Destination 615 795
Total Price $49,915 $29,984
Total Invoice $44,527 $28,203

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,846
Model Year20062012
ModelRLMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine290hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$49,915$29,984
Adjustments for Features-5,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,895$29,984
Total Invoice$44,527$28,203
Adjustments for Features-4,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,049$28,203

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

Model Year20062012
ModelRLMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,040$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4780

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

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

Model Year20062012
ModelRLMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.2 in91.7 in
Length193.6 in157.3 in
Width72.2 in67.7 in
Height57.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft35.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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