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

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Lexus RX vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,200

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,255

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelRXRXMX-5 Miata
Trim350350 F SportRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,270 $50,270 $32,750
Base Invoice $40,457 $47,002 $30,964
Navigation Package 2,120 2,120  
Premium Package 1,110    
Sunroof 1,350    
Heated front seats 440    
Steering-linked headlights 515 515  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,075
Rear spoiler     350
Door sill trim plates     150
Navigation Package 1,956 1,956  
Premium Package 1,020    
Sunroof 1,243    
Heated front seats 405    
Steering-linked headlights 473 473  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,016
Rear spoiler     280
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 5,535 2,635 1,575
Options (change) 5,097 2,429 1,416
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $49,800 $53,900 $35,200
Total Invoice $46,549 $50,426 $33,255

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,821
Model Year201820182018
ModelRXRXMX-5 Miata
Trim350350 F SportRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine295hp V6295hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20205/45-17
Total Price$49,800$53,900$35,200
Adjustments for Features-6,925-8,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,875$45,800$35,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0
Total Invoice$46,549$50,426$33,255
Adjustments for Features-6,473-7,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,076$42,848$33,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,772$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelRXRXMX-5 Miata
Trim350350 F SportRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,995$12,170$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,925$8,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,473-7,5780

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

Model Year20182018
ModelRXMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.8 in90.9 in
Length192.5 in154.1 in
Width74.6 in68.3 in
Height67.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested87547%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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