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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: $34,175

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,279

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelGSGSGSMX-5 Miata
Trim350460450hRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $32,750
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $30,964
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100    
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500  
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 350
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Cargo net 59 59 59 50
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900  
Door sill trim plates       150
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80    
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275  
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 280
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Cargo net 35 35 35 40
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760  
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 4,020 3,595 3,145 550
Options (change) 3,319 2,979 2,619 440
Destination 765 765 765 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $49,335 $57,380 $58,410 $34,175
Total Invoice $43,287 $49,871 $51,188 $32,279

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,972
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelGSGSGSMX-5 Miata
Trim350460450hRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H155hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$49,335$57,380$58,410$34,175
Adjustments for Features-3,460-5,160-5,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,875$52,220$52,675$34,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,345$6,800$0
Total Invoice$43,287$49,871$51,188$32,279
Adjustments for Features-3,036-4,485-5,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,251$45,386$46,162$32,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,135$5,911$0

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

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelGSGSGSMX-5 Miata
Trim350460450hRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
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 retractable rear window   $350
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 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section   $2000
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player, remote   $100
HD radio   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
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 tilt 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$8,130$9,830$10,405$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,460$5,160$5,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,036-4,485-5,0260

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

Model Year20082018
ModelGSMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in90.9 in
Length190.0 in154.1 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height56.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3

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