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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: $34,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,239

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTLXTLXTLXMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseV6V6 A-SpecRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,000 $36,200 $42,800 $32,750
Base Invoice $31,343 $34,374 $40,626 $30,964
Technology Package 3,700      
Advance Package   7,550    
Rear spoiler       350
Door sill trim plates       150
Technology Package 3,505      
Advance Package   7,152    
Rear spoiler       280
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 3,700 7,550 0 500
Options (change) 3,505 7,152 0 400
Destination 950 950 950 875
Total Price $37,650 $44,700 $43,750 $34,125
Total Invoice $35,798 $42,476 $41,576 $32,239

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,845
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTLXTLXTLXMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseV6V6 A-SpecRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionS8T9T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10490, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18245/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$37,650$44,700$43,750$34,125
Adjustments for Features-6,735-9,435-8,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,915$35,265$35,315$34,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$4,400$0
Total Invoice$35,798$42,476$41,576$32,239
Adjustments for Features-6,404-8,966-8,0160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,394$33,510$33,560$32,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,116$4,166$0

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

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTLXTLXTLXMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseV6V6 A-SpecRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power retractable rear window   $350
Remote start $150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200 $200 
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Electrically heated windshield $250  
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable roof section   $2000
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Fog lights $125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
No leather in second row   $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Alloy wheels   $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,280$13,980$12,980$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,735$9,435$8,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,404-8,966-8,0160

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

Model Year20182018
ModelTLXMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in90.9 in
Length191.7 in154.1 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,506 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 Volume14.3 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX

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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205071%
Total Not Requested84029%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested232544%
Total Not Requested299056%

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