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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: $31,180

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,494

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250C350CGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,440 $44,890 $30,065
Base Invoice $35,495 $40,399 $28,427
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Navigation system 2,465 2,465  
Proximity key     130
Door sill trim plates     150
Luxury Package 2,444 2,444  
Navigation system 2,085 2,085  
Proximity key     112
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 5,520 5,520 280
Options (change) 4,529 4,529 232
Destination 875 875 835
Total Price $45,835 $51,285 $31,180
Total Invoice $40,899 $45,803 $29,494

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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: $7,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,771
Model Year201020102016
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250C350CGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$45,835$51,285$31,180
Adjustments for Features-7,435-8,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,400$42,800$31,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$40,899$45,803$29,494
Adjustments for Features-6,634-7,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,265$38,225$29,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,960$0

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

Model Year201020102016
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250C350CGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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, power$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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
No leather in second row  $-300
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 
Wood trim$300$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$12,580$13,630$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,435$8,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,634-7,5780

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

Model Year20102016
ModelISMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in90.9 in
Length182.5 in154.1 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in
Height55.7 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested102545%
Total Not Requested125055%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested102545%
Total Not Requested125055%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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