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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: $34,265

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,224

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,338

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCRCMX-5 Miata
Trim200t300350FRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165 $32,620
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673 $30,839
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795   795    
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470  
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 110 90
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 50
Rear spoiler 399 399 399   350
Blind spot warning system   600      
Proximity key         130
Door sill trim plates         150
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732   732    
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360  
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 72
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 40
Rear spoiler 280 280 280   280
Blind spot warning system   552      
Proximity key         112
Door sill trim plates         120
Options (change) 6,929 3,744 6,639 2,745 770
Options (change) 6,240 3,308 5,972 2,476 624
Destination 975 975 975 975 875
Total Price $48,059 $47,489 $50,624 $67,885 $34,265
Total Invoice $44,560 $44,059 $46,946 $63,124 $32,338

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,729
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,478
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCRCMX-5 Miata
Trim200t300350FRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$48,059$47,489$50,624$67,885$34,265
Adjustments for Features-3,770-3,495-3,870-2,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,289$43,994$46,754$65,265$34,265
Cost Above Minimum$295$0$2,760$21,271$0
Total Invoice$44,560$44,059$46,946$63,124$32,338
Adjustments for Features-3,496-3,243-3,589-2,4360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,064$40,816$43,357$60,688$32,338
Cost Above Minimum$248$0$2,541$19,872$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCRCMX-5 Miata
Trim200t300350FRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power retractable rear window    $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250 
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$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning    $200
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Roll bar    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Second-row high console   $250 
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Power retractable roof section    $2000
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Retractable rear spoiler   $400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote    $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75  
Compass    $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25  
Performance meter   $150 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900 $900
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200  
Metal pedals   $75 
No leather in second row    $-300
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,040$8,765$9,140$7,890$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,770$3,495$3,870$2,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,496-3,243-3,589-2,4360

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

Model Year20172017
ModelRCMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in90.9 in
Length184.8 in154.1 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height54.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested157566%
Total Not Requested80034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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