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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: $27,525

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,246

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelISISMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim250C350CGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,610 $46,890 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $39,627 $43,609 $22,568 $24,654
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
CD changer, in-dash     500 500
Premium Package     1,600  
Satellite radio     430  
Xenon HID headlights 807 807    
CD changer, in-dash     400 400
Premium Package     1,374  
Satellite radio     344  
Options (change) 875 875 2,530 500
Options (change) 807 807 2,118 400
Destination 895 895 560 560
Total Price $44,380 $48,660 $27,525 $27,760
Total Invoice $41,329 $45,311 $25,246 $25,614

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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: $8,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,484
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelISISMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim250C350CGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$44,380$48,660$27,525$27,760
Adjustments for Features-8,160-8,16000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,220$40,500$27,525$27,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0$235
Total Invoice$41,329$45,311$25,246$25,614
Adjustments for Features-7,599-7,59800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,730$37,713$25,246$25,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,983$0$368

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

Model Year2013201320062006
ModelISISMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim250C350CGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000$3000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
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  
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,080$12,080$3,920$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,160$8,160$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,599-7,59800

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

Model Year20132006
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 Weight3,807 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

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