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Acura TL 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.

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Acura TL vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,175

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,279

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelTLTLMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSH-AWDRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $32,750
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $30,964
Technology Package 3,730 3,730  
Rear spoiler     350
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     150
Technology Package 3,420 3,420  
Rear spoiler     280
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 550
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 440
Destination 885 885 875
Total Price $39,920 $43,470 $34,175
Total Invoice $37,161 $40,417 $32,279

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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: $4,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,313
Model Year201120112018
ModelTLTLMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSH-AWDRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6305hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$39,920$43,470$34,175
Adjustments for Features-1,685-3,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,235$39,585$34,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$37,161$40,417$32,279
Adjustments for Features-1,569-3,6120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,592$36,805$32,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,213$0

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

Model Year201120112018
ModelTLTLMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSH-AWDRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
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
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
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 
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 
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 height adjuster, passenger 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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,630$8,830$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$3,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,569-3,6120

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

Model Year20112018
ModelTLMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in90.9 in
Length195.3 in154.1 in
Width74.0 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested104047%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested104047%

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