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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: $34,265

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,574

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,338

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelISISISMX-5 Miata
Trim200t300350RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $32,620
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $30,839
Blind spot warning system 600 600 600  
Premium Package 1,140 700 1,140  
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 1,735  
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 350
Cargo net 65 65 65 50
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 90
Proximity key       130
Door sill trim plates       150
Blind spot warning system 552 552 552  
Premium Package 1,049 644 1,049  
Navigation system 1,604 1,604 1,604  
Rear spoiler 259 259 259 280
Cargo net 39 39 39 40
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 72
Proximity key       112
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 4,039 3,599 4,039 770
Options (change) 3,568 3,163 3,568 624
Destination 975 975 975 875
Total Price $42,839 $44,774 $46,384 $34,265
Total Invoice $39,721 $41,524 $43,017 $32,338

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,464
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,572
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelISISISMX-5 Miata
Trim200t300350RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$42,839$44,774$46,384$34,265
Adjustments for Features-4,110-5,610-4,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,729$39,164$42,274$34,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$3,545$0
Total Invoice$39,721$41,524$43,017$32,338
Adjustments for Features-3,811-5,203-3,8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,910$36,321$39,205$32,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$3,295$0

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

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelISISISMX-5 Miata
Trim200t300350RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power retractable rear window   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section   $2000
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
No leather in second row   $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,355$9,855$8,355$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$5,610$4,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,811-5,203-3,8120

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

Model Year20172017
ModelISMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in90.9 in
Length184.3 in154.1 in
Width71.3 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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