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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: $26,065

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $22,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,023

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $21,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelISMX-5 Miata
Trim350CSport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,640 $21,635
Base Invoice $44,305 $20,002
CD changer, in-dash   500
Convenience Package   1,105
Satellite radio   430
Power retractable hardtop   1,725
CD changer, in-dash   400
Convenience Package   949
Satellite radio   344
Power retractable hardtop   1,658
Options (change) 0 3,760
Options (change) 0 3,351
Destination 925 670
Total Price $48,565 $26,065
Total Invoice $45,230 $24,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,772
Model Year20152008
ModelISMX-5 Miata
Trim350CSport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine306hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$48,565$26,065
Adjustments for Features-6,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,655$26,065
Total Invoice$45,230$24,023
Adjustments for Features-6,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,795$24,023

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

Model Year20152008
ModelISMX-5 Miata
Trim350CSport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,430$520
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4350

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,898 lb.2,441 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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