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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: $26,044

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $22,041

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,959

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $19,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelRLMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,200 $23,110
Base Invoice $42,801 $21,385
Convenience Package   1,160
Cargo net   49
Satellite radio   430
CD changer, in-dash   500
Convenience Package   996
Cargo net   39
Satellite radio   344
CD changer, in-dash   400
Options (change) 0 2,139
Options (change) 0 1,779
Destination 885 795
Total Price $48,085 $26,044
Total Invoice $43,686 $23,959

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,121
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,532
Model Year20112011
ModelRLMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine300hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$48,085$26,044
Adjustments for Features-7,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,165$26,044
Total Invoice$43,686$23,959
Adjustments for Features-7,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,491$23,959

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

Model Year20112011
ModelRLMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 height adjuster, passenger 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,490$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1950

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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 Year20112011
ModelRLMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.2 in91.7 in
Length195.8 in157.3 in
Width72.7 in67.7 in
Height57.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.2,441 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 Volume13.8 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 Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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