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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: $24,315

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $21,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,342

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $18,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelGSMX-5 Miata
Trim350Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $44,550 $22,435
Base Invoice $39,203 $20,726
Cargo net 59 40
Rear spoiler 200 350
Satellite radio 486 430
CD changer, in-dash   500
Cargo net 35 32
Rear spoiler 160 280
Satellite radio 389 344
CD changer, in-dash   400
Options (change) 745 1,320
Options (change) 584 1,056
Destination 765 560
Total Price $46,060 $24,315
Total Invoice $40,552 $22,342

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,963
Model Year20082006
ModelGSMX-5 Miata
Trim350Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine303hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/50-16
Total Price$46,060$24,315
Adjustments for Features-5,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,100$24,315
Total Invoice$40,552$22,342
Adjustments for Features-5,2470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,305$22,342

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

Model Year20082006
ModelGSMX-5 Miata
Trim350Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
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 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$9,430$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2470

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

Model Year20082006
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 Weight3,795 lb.2,441 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 Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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