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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $9,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $9,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRSX
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringType-S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,910 $32,750 $23,845
Base Invoice $30,169 $30,964 $21,754
Brembo / BBS Package 3,770    
Rear spoiler   350  
Brembo / BBS Package 3,238    
Rear spoiler   280  
Options (change) 3,770 350 0
Options (change) 3,238 280 0
Destination 875 875 615
Total Price $36,555 $33,975 $24,460
Total Invoice $34,282 $32,119 $22,369

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,409
Model Year201820182006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRSX
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringType-S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4155hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$36,555$33,975$24,460
Adjustments for Features-3,950-5,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,605$28,325$24,460
Cost Above Minimum$4,280$0$0
Total Invoice$34,282$32,119$22,369
Adjustments for Features-3,704-5,3410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,578$26,778$22,369
Cost Above Minimum$3,800$0$0

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

Model Year201820182006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRSX
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringType-S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Lane departure warning $200 
Roll bar$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Power retractable roof section$2000$2000 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$6,550$8,250$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,950$5,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,704-5,3410

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataRSX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.9 in101.2 in
Length154.1 in172.4 in
Width68.3 in67.9 in
Height49.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,445 lb.2,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

Brembo / BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
No leather in second row-300No
Body kit0Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%

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