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Lexus RC vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,670

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,172

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelRCRCRCRCMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim200t300350FGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $62,805 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $58,408 $22,568 $24,654
Fog lights 410 410 410      
Suspension Package         500  
Premium Package         1,250  
Rear spoiler         350 350
Satellite radio         430  
Body kit         1,145 1,145
Fog lights 376 376 376      
Suspension Package         430  
Premium Package         1,074  
Rear spoiler         280 280
Satellite radio         344  
Body kit         916 916
Options (change) 410 410 410 0 3,675 1,495
Options (change) 376 376 376 0 3,044 1,196
Destination 950 950 950 950 560 560
Total Price $41,355 $43,970 $44,140 $63,755 $28,670 $28,755
Total Invoice $38,522 $40,953 $41,113 $59,358 $26,172 $26,410

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,051
Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelRCRCRCRCMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim200t300350FGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/35-19205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$41,355$43,970$44,140$63,755$28,670$28,755
Adjustments for Features-1,395-3,095-1,395-2,17000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,960$40,875$42,745$61,585$28,670$28,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$2,785$21,625$0$85
Total Invoice$38,522$40,953$41,113$59,358$26,172$26,410
Adjustments for Features-1,299-2,883-1,299-2,02000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,223$38,070$39,814$57,338$26,172$26,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$847$2,591$20,115$0$238

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

Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelRCRCRCRCMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim200t300350FGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Roll bar    $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100  
Second-row high console   $250  
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Convertible top    $3000$3000
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler   $400  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Performance meter   $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated front seats $200    
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200  
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,040$8,740$7,040$7,815$5,645$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,395$3,095$1,395$2,170$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,299-2,883-1,299-2,02000

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

Model Year20162006
ModelRCMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in91.7 in
Length184.8 in157.3 in
Width72.4 in67.7 in
Height54.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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