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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,175

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,279

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataTLTL
TrimRF Grand TouringBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $35,705 $39,255
Base Invoice $30,964 $33,527 $36,812
Cargo net 50    
Door sill trim plates 150    
Rear spoiler 350    
Advance Package   5,930 5,930
Cargo net 40    
Door sill trim plates 120    
Rear spoiler 280    
Advance Package   5,488 5,488
Options (change) 550 5,930 5,930
Options (change) 440 5,488 5,488
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $34,175 $42,530 $46,080
Total Invoice $32,279 $39,910 $43,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,463
Model Year201820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataTLTL
TrimRF Grand TouringBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,175$42,530$46,080
Adjustments for Features0-2,310-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,175$40,220$41,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$32,279$39,910$43,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,168-4,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,279$37,742$38,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225

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

Model Year201820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataTLTL
TrimRF Grand TouringBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row$-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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,720$7,030$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,310$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,168-4,228

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

Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataTL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in109.3 in
Length154.1 in194.0 in
Width68.3 in74.0 in
Height49.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135044%
Total Not Requested174056%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135044%
Total Not Requested174056%

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