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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: $30,620

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,874

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,869

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082007
ModelISISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250350FGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $24,650
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $22,767
Cargo net 59 59 59 40
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 45
Rear spoiler 355 355   350
Satellite radio 486 486 486 430
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
CD changer, in-dash       500
Premium Package 2       1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,100
Aluminum trim       515
Body kit       1,145
Cargo net 35 35 35 32
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 36
Rear spoiler 246 246   280
Satellite radio 389 389 389 344
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
CD changer, in-dash       400
Premium Package 2       1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,013
Aluminum trim       412
Body kit       916
Options (change) 1,874 1,874 644 5,375
Options (change) 1,429 1,429 483 4,507
Destination 765 765 765 595
Total Price $33,494 $38,944 $57,409 $30,620
Total Invoice $29,345 $34,142 $50,528 $27,869

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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: $3,939
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,445
Model Year2008200820082007
ModelISISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250350FGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8163hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$33,494$38,944$57,409$30,620
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,525-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,494$37,994$53,884$29,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,390$0
Total Invoice$29,345$34,142$50,528$27,869
Adjustments for Features0-833-3,102-969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,345$33,309$47,426$26,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,964$18,081$0

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

Model Year2008200820082007
ModelISISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250350FGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $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
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
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Convertible top   $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
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,905$4,855$7,430$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,525$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-833-3,102-969

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

Model Year20082007
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%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
163 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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