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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: $31,075

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,587

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250C350CGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $25,240
Base Invoice $37,072 $41,976 $23,323
Tires, run-flat 1,040 1,040 515
Xenon HID headlights 875 875  
Premium Package 2     1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Satellite radio     430
Power retractable hardtop     1,870
Tires, run-flat 894 894 442
Xenon HID headlights 753 753  
Premium Package 2     1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,011
Satellite radio     344
Power retractable hardtop     1,723
Options (change) 1,915 1,915 5,165
Options (change) 1,647 1,647 4,594
Destination 875 875 670
Total Price $43,980 $49,430 $31,075
Total Invoice $39,594 $44,498 $28,587

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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: $9,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,162
Model Year201120112008
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250C350CGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$43,980$49,430$31,075
Adjustments for Features-3,160-4,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,820$45,220$31,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$39,594$44,498$28,587
Adjustments for Features-2,845-3,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,749$40,708$28,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,959$0

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

Model Year201120112008
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250C350CGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,880$5,930$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,160$4,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,845-3,7900

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

Model Year20112008
ModelISMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in91.7 in
Length182.5 in157.3 in
Width70.9 in67.7 in
Height55.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 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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