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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: $34,265

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,506

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,338

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,117

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Model Year2009200920092017
ModelISISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250350FRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $32,620
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $30,839
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,570  
Luxury Plus Package 2,380 2,380    
Rear spoiler 389 389   350
Cargo net 64 64 64 50
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 90
iPod integration 299 299 299  
Sunroof 0 0    
Proximity key       130
Door sill trim plates       150
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,166  
Luxury Plus Package 2,142 2,142    
Rear spoiler 268 268   280
Cargo net 39 39 39 40
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 72
iPod integration 239 239 239  
Sunroof 0 0    
Proximity key       112
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 5,791 5,791 3,042 770
Options (change) 4,903 4,903 2,509 624
Destination 825 825 825 875
Total Price $37,771 $43,221 $60,477 $34,265
Total Invoice $33,455 $38,306 $53,716 $32,338

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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: $1,146
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $973
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelISISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250350FRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$37,771$43,221$60,477$34,265
Adjustments for Features-2,360-3,310-3,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,411$39,911$57,367$34,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,956$0
Total Invoice$33,455$38,306$53,716$32,338
Adjustments for Features-2,090-2,934-2,7620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,365$35,372$50,954$32,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,007$19,589$0

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

Model Year2009200920092017
ModelISISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250350FRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power retractable rear window   $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
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$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable roof section   $2000
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player, remote   $100
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
No leather in second row   $-300
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 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,105$8,055$7,855$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,360$3,310$3,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,090-2,934-2,7620

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

Model Year20092017
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%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested102539%
Total Not Requested157561%

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%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested102539%
Total Not Requested157561%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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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