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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: $26,800

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $16,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202015
ModelISMX-5 Miata
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,180 $23,970
Cargo net 65 50
All-weather floor mats 110 50
Rear spoiler 389 400
RWD 0  
Convenience Package   1,080
Satellite radio   430
Cargo net 39 40
All-weather floor mats 65 40
Rear spoiler 259 320
RWD 0  
Convenience Package   928
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 564 2,010
Options (change) 363 1,672
Destination 1,025 820
Total Price $43,769 $26,800

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,684
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,974
Model Year20202015
ModelISMX-5 Miata
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine306hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT8M5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-16
Total Price$43,769$26,800
Adjustments for Features-6,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,484$26,800

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

Model Year20202015
ModelISMX-5 Miata
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation app$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,955$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1990

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

Model Year20202015
ModelISMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.2 in91.7 in
Length184.3 in157.3 in
Width71.3 in67.7 in
Height56.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.2,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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