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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: $32,310

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,417

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250C350CGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,610 $46,890 $27,550
Base Invoice $39,627 $43,609 $26,051
Xenon HID headlights 875 875  
Premium Package     1,390
Suspension Package     650
Power retractable hardtop     1,900
Xenon HID headlights 807 807  
Premium Package     1,194
Suspension Package     558
Power retractable hardtop     1,794
Options (change) 875 875 3,940
Options (change) 807 807 3,546
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $44,380 $48,660 $32,310
Total Invoice $41,329 $45,311 $30,417

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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: $7,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,038
Model Year201320132015
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250C350CGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$44,380$48,660$32,310
Adjustments for Features-4,160-4,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,220$44,500$32,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0
Total Invoice$41,329$45,311$30,417
Adjustments for Features-3,874-3,8740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,455$41,437$30,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,982$0

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

Model Year201320132015
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250C350CGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
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 
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 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,130$5,130$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,160$4,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,874-3,8740

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

Model Year20132015
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.2,448 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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