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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: $27,565

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,278

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelRLMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,200 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $42,801 $22,568 $24,654
Premium Package   1,600  
Cargo net   40 40
Satellite radio   430  
CD changer, in-dash   500 500
Premium Package   1,374  
Cargo net   32 32
Satellite radio   344  
CD changer, in-dash   400 400
Options (change) 0 2,570 540
Options (change) 0 2,150 432
Destination 885 560 560
Total Price $48,085 $27,565 $27,800
Total Invoice $43,686 $25,278 $25,646

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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: $15,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,756
Model Year201120062006
ModelRLMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp V6170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$48,085$27,565$27,800
Adjustments for Features-5,12000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,965$27,565$27,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$43,686$25,278$25,646
Adjustments for Features-4,65200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,034$25,278$25,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$368

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

Model Year201120062006
ModelRLMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$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$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
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$0
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Convertible top $3000$3000
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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 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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,090$3,970$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,120$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,65200

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

Model Year20112006
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 Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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