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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: $30,910

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,819

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,023

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172015
ModelRCRCRCRCMX-5 Miata
Trim200t300350FGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165 $27,550
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673 $26,051
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700    
Sunroof 1,100   1,100    
235/40VR19 795   795    
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 50
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 110 50
Rear spoiler 399 399 399   400
Premium Package         1,390
Suspension Package         650
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484    
Sunroof 1,012   1,012    
235/40VR19 732   732    
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 40
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 40
Rear spoiler 280 280 280   320
Premium Package         1,194
Suspension Package         558
Options (change) 5,869 984 5,579 175 2,540
Options (change) 5,256 760 4,988 104 2,152
Destination 975 975 975 975 820
Total Price $46,999 $44,729 $49,564 $65,315 $30,910
Total Invoice $43,576 $41,511 $45,962 $60,752 $29,023

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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: $11,124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,987
Model Year20172017201720172015
ModelRCRCRCRCMX-5 Miata
Trim200t300350FGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$46,999$44,729$49,564$65,315$30,910
Adjustments for Features-4,170-2,695-4,270-1,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,829$42,034$45,294$63,320$30,910
Cost Above Minimum$795$0$3,260$21,286$0
Total Invoice$43,576$41,511$45,962$60,752$29,023
Adjustments for Features-3,866-2,501-3,960-1,8560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,710$39,010$42,002$58,896$29,023
Cost Above Minimum$700$0$2,992$19,886$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172015
ModelRCRCRCRCMX-5 Miata
Trim200t300350FGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
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  
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Roll bar    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
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 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Convertible top    $3000
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Retractable rear spoiler   $400 
Sunroof$900 $900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$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 
USB port$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 driver-side mirror$75 $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25  
Performance meter   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
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 height 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,090$8,615$10,190$7,915$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,170$2,695$4,270$1,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,866-2,501-3,960-1,8560

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

Model Year20172015
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.2,448 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
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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