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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: $24,380

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $11,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,397

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $11,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelTLMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $35,305 $21,635
Base Invoice $32,856 $20,002
CD changer, in-dash   500
Convenience Package   1,105
Cargo net   40
Satellite radio   430
CD changer, in-dash   400
Convenience Package   949
Cargo net   32
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 0 2,075
Options (change) 0 1,725
Destination 885 670
Total Price $36,190 $24,380
Total Invoice $33,741 $22,397

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,897
Model Year20112008
ModelTLMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine280hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17205/50-16
Total Price$36,190$24,380
Adjustments for Features-4,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,420$24,380
Total Invoice$33,741$22,397
Adjustments for Features-4,4470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,294$22,397

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

Model Year20112008
ModelTLMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,290$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4470

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

Model Year20112008
ModelTLMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase109.3 in91.7 in
Length195.3 in157.3 in
Width74.0 in67.7 in
Height57.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,708 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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