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

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Acura RSX vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $9,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $9,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelRSXMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimType-SRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,845 $31,910 $32,750
Base Invoice $21,754 $30,169 $30,964
Brembo / BBS Package   3,770  
Rear spoiler     350
Brembo / BBS Package   3,238  
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 0 3,770 350
Options (change) 0 3,238 280
Destination 615 875 875
Total Price $24,460 $36,555 $33,975
Total Invoice $22,369 $34,282 $32,119

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,409
Model Year200620182018
ModelRSXMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimType-SRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$24,460$36,555$33,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,950-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$32,605$28,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0
Total Invoice$22,369$34,282$32,119
Adjustments for Features0-3,704-5,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$30,578$26,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$0

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

Model Year200620182018
ModelRSXMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimType-SRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Lane departure warning  $200
Roll bar $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Power retractable roof section $2000$2000
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$2,600$6,550$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,950$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,704-5,341

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

Model Year20062018
ModelRSXMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in90.9 in
Length172.4 in154.1 in
Width67.9 in68.3 in
Height54.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,840 lb.2,445 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

Brembo / BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
No leather in second row-300No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%

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