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

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Acura TLX vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,775

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,946

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelTLXTLXMX-5 Miata
Trim2.43.5RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,695 $35,320 $32,620
Base Invoice $29,837 $33,240 $30,839
Technology Package 4,055 4,055  
Proximity key     130
Door sill trim plates     150
Technology Package 3,807 3,807  
Proximity key     112
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 4,055 4,055 280
Options (change) 3,807 3,807 232
Destination 940 940 875
Total Price $36,690 $40,315 $33,775
Total Invoice $34,584 $37,987 $31,946

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 2.4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,438
Model Year201620162017
ModelTLXTLXMX-5 Miata
Trim2.43.5RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine206hp I4290hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionS8T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$36,690$40,315$33,775
Adjustments for Features-5,385-5,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,305$34,630$33,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,325$0
Total Invoice$34,584$37,987$31,946
Adjustments for Features-5,076-5,3570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,508$32,630$31,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,122$0

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

Model Year201620162017
ModelTLXTLXMX-5 Miata
Trim2.43.5RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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 
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 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,780$10,080$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,385$5,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,076-5,3570

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

Model Year20162017
ModelTLXMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in90.9 in
Length190.3 in154.1 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.4

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225061%
Total Not Requested144039%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225061%
Total Not Requested144039%

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