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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: $33,130

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $495

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,147

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250350RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $32,620
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $30,839
Navigation system 2,550 2,550  
Proximity key     130
Navigation system 2,168 2,168  
Proximity key     112
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 130
Options (change) 2,168 2,168 112
Destination 590 590 875
Total Price $33,130 $38,580 $33,625
Total Invoice $29,147 $33,944 $31,826

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,553
Model Year200620062017
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250350RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$33,130$38,580$33,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,130$37,530$32,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$29,147$33,944$31,826
Adjustments for Features0-924-1,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,147$33,020$30,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,873$0

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

Model Year200620062017
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250350RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
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 
Power retractable rear window  $350
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 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual tilt 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 
Total Value of Features$4,330$5,380$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-924-1,126

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

Model Year20062017
ModelISMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in90.9 in
Length180.1 in154.1 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in
Height56.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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