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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: $29,310

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,979

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $18

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250350Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $26,410
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $24,400
Premium Package     1,650
Suspension Package     500
Premium Package     1,417
Suspension Package     430
Options (change) 0 0 2,150
Options (change) 0 0 1,847
Destination 590 590 750
Total Price $30,580 $36,030 $29,310
Total Invoice $26,979 $31,776 $26,997

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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: $2,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $986
Model Year200620062010
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250350Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
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$29,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,580$34,980$28,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$26,979$31,776$26,997
Adjustments for Features0-926-1,004
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,979$30,850$25,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,871$0

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

Model Year200620062010
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250350Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,880$4,930$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-926-1,004

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

Model Year20062010
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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