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

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Lexus IS vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,770

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $810

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,979

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250350Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $26,350
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $24,346
Premium Package     1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Premium Package     1,417
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,013
Options (change) 0 0 2,750
Options (change) 0 0 2,430
Destination 590 590 670
Total Price $30,580 $36,030 $29,770
Total Invoice $26,979 $31,776 $27,446

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,229
Model Year200620062009
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250350Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$30,580$36,030$29,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,580$34,980$27,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$26,979$31,776$27,446
Adjustments for Features0-926-1,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,979$30,850$25,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,871$0

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

Model Year200620062009
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250350Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,880$4,930$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-926-1,696

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

Model Year20062009
ModelISMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in91.7 in
Length180.1 in157.3 in
Width70.9 in67.7 in
Height56.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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