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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: $11,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,252

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelRXMX-5 Miata
Trim350RF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,075 $32,620
Base Invoice $36,537 $30,839
Premium Package 2,400  
Comfort Package 1,950  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Rear spoiler   350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
Door sill trim plates   150
Premium Package 2,244  
Comfort Package 1,796  
Navigation Package 2,277  
Unbranded 12 speakers 100  
Rear spoiler   280
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Door sill trim plates   120
Options (change) 6,925 1,705
Options (change) 6,417 1,538
Destination 875 875
Total Price $46,875 $35,200
Total Invoice $43,829 $33,252

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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: $7,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,533
Model Year20122017
ModelRXMX-5 Miata
Trim350RF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine275hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18205/45-17
Total Price$46,875$35,200
Adjustments for Features-4,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,550$35,200
Total Invoice$43,829$33,252
Adjustments for Features-4,0440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,785$33,252

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

Model Year20122017
ModelRXMX-5 Miata
Trim350RF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,545$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0440

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20122017
ModelRXMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.9 in90.9 in
Length187.8 in154.1 in
Width74.2 in68.3 in
Height66.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		40.0 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.3 ft34.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested190068%
Total Not Requested87532%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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