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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: $31,070

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,423

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250C350CGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,610 $46,890 $30,195
Base Invoice $39,627 $43,609 $28,548
Navigation system 2,490 2,490  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875  
Navigation system 2,300 2,300  
Xenon HID headlights 807 807  
Options (change) 3,365 3,365 0
Options (change) 3,107 3,107 0
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $46,870 $51,150 $31,070
Total Invoice $43,629 $47,611 $29,423

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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: $8,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,471
Model Year201320132018
ModelISISMX-5 Miata
Trim250C350CGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
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$46,870$51,150$31,070
Adjustments for Features-7,235-7,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,635$43,915$31,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0
Total Invoice$43,629$47,611$29,423
Adjustments for Features-6,735-6,7340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,894$40,877$29,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,983$0

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

Model Year201320132018
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 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
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
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 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual tilt 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$12,655$12,655$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,235$7,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,735-6,7340

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

Model Year20132018
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 Weight3,807 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested77578%
Total Not Requested22522%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested77578%
Total Not Requested22522%

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