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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: $31,080

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,414

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelRLMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,200 $30,065
Base Invoice $42,801 $28,427
Technology Package 4,150  
Cargo net   50
Proximity key   130
Technology Package 3,721  
Cargo net   40
Proximity key   112
Options (change) 4,150 180
Options (change) 3,721 152
Destination 885 835
Total Price $52,235 $31,080
Total Invoice $47,407 $29,414

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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: $16,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,709
Model Year20112016
ModelRLMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine300hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$52,235$31,080
Adjustments for Features-4,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,515$31,080
Total Invoice$47,407$29,414
Adjustments for Features-4,2840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,123$29,414

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

Model Year20112016
ModelRLMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,240$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2840

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

Model Year20112016
ModelRLMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.2 in90.9 in
Length195.8 in154.1 in
Width72.7 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in48.6 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested87554%
Total Not Requested75046%

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