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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,675

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,879

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataRL
TrimRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $48,200
Base Invoice $30,964 $44,098
Cargo net 50  
Technology Package   4,150
Cargo net 40  
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 50 4,150
Options (change) 40 3,756
Destination 875 895
Total Price $33,675 $53,245
Total Invoice $31,879 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,953
Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataRL
TrimRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$33,675$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,675$47,875
Total Invoice$31,879$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-4,917
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,879$43,832

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataRL
TrimRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
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
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,870$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,917

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataRL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in110.2 in
Length154.1 in195.8 in
Width68.3 in72.7 in
Height49.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,445 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested87554%
Total Not Requested75046%

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