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

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Acura TL vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,825

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,999

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelTLTLMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseType-SRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $32,750
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $30,964
Navigation system 2,500    
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     150
Navigation system 2,292    
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 2,500 0 200
Options (change) 2,292 0 160
Destination 715 715 875
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $33,825
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $31,999

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $876
Model Year200820082018
ModelTLTLMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseType-SRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine258hp V6286hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$36,940$38,940$33,825
Adjustments for Features-1,220-1,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,720$37,545$33,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$31,999
Adjustments for Features-1,123-1,2840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,875$34,548$31,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0

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

Model Year200820082018
ModelTLTLMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseType-SRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,415$6,590$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,220$1,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,123-1,2840

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

Model Year20082018
ModelTLMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.9 in90.9 in
Length189.3 in154.1 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height56.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft34.5 ft3

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