Acura RLX Acura RLX 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura RLX vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,775

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,959

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,521

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelRLXMX-5 Miata
TrimP-AWSRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $54,450 $32,750
Base Invoice $50,530 $30,964
Door sill trim plates   150
Door sill trim plates   120
Options (change) 0 150
Options (change) 0 120
Destination 950 875
Total Price $55,400 $33,775
Total Invoice $51,480 $31,959

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Acura RLX dealer quotes or Mazda MX-5 Miata dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,821
Model Year20172018
ModelRLXMX-5 Miata
TrimP-AWSRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine310hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$55,400$33,775
Adjustments for Features-7,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,190$33,775
Total Invoice$51,480$31,959
Adjustments for Features-6,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,780$31,959

Return to top

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

Model Year20172018
ModelRLXMX-5 Miata
TrimP-AWSRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,430$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7000

Return to top

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

Model Year20172018
ModelRLXMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in90.9 in
Length196.1 in154.1 in
Width74.4 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.2,445 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft34.5 ft3

Return to top

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Acura models.