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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: $29,720

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,774

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,012

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelISISISMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim250350FGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $22,568 $24,654
Cargo net 59 59 59 40 40
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 75 75
Rear spoiler 355 355   350 350
Satellite radio 486 486 486 430  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875      
CD changer, in-dash       500 500
Suspension Package       500  
Premium Package       1,250  
Aluminum trim       435 435
Body kit       1,145 1,145
Cargo net 35 35 35 32 32
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 60 60
Rear spoiler 246 246   280 280
Satellite radio 389 389 389 344  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
CD changer, in-dash       400 400
Suspension Package       430  
Premium Package       1,074  
Aluminum trim       348 348
Body kit       916 916
Options (change) 1,874 1,874 644 4,725 2,545
Options (change) 1,429 1,429 483 3,884 2,036
Destination 765 765 765 560 560
Total Price $33,494 $38,944 $57,409 $29,720 $29,805
Total Invoice $29,345 $34,142 $50,528 $27,012 $27,250

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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: $3,889
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,438
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelISISISMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim250350FGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$33,494$38,944$57,409$29,720$29,805
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,525-115-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,494$37,994$53,884$29,605$29,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,390$0$85
Total Invoice$29,345$34,142$50,528$27,012$27,250
Adjustments for Features0-833-3,102-105-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,345$33,309$47,426$26,907$27,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,964$18,081$0$238

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

Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelISISISMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim250350FGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar   $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Convertible top   $3000$3000
Sunroof  $900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,905$4,855$7,430$4,020$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,525$115$115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-833-3,102-105-105

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

Model Year20082006
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

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited

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

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