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Lexus GS vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,845

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,465

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelGSGSGSMX-5 Miata
Trim350460450hGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $25,240
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $23,323
Cargo net 59 59 59 40
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 350
Satellite radio 486 486 486 430
Tires, run-flat 1,190 320 320 515
Premium Package 1       1,600
Cargo net 35 35 35 32
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 280
Satellite radio 389 389 389 344
Tires, run-flat 952 256 256 442
Premium Package 1       1,374
Options (change) 1,935 1,065 1,065 2,935
Options (change) 1,536 840 840 2,472
Destination 765 765 765 670
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $47,250 $54,850 $56,330 $28,845
Total Invoice $41,504 $47,732 $49,409 $26,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,670
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelGSGSGSMX-5 Miata
Trim350460450hGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H166hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$47,250$54,850$56,330$28,845
Adjustments for Features-3,835-5,685-6,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,415$49,165$49,745$28,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,750$6,330$0
Total Invoice$41,504$47,732$49,409$26,465
Adjustments for Features-3,369-4,947-5,7760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,135$42,785$43,633$26,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$5,498$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelGSGSGSMX-5 Miata
Trim350460450hGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200 
Roll bar   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
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 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Total Value of Features$7,730$9,580$10,480$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,835$5,685$6,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,369-4,947-5,7760

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20082008
ModelGSMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.2 in91.7 in
Length190.0 in157.3 in
Width71.7 in67.7 in
Height56.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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