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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,335

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $17,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,161

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $17,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataTLXTLX
TrimSportV6V6 A-Spec
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $20,002 $34,374 $40,626
Convenience Package 1,105    
Satellite radio 430    
Rear spoiler 350    
Body kit 1,145    
AWD   2,000 2,000
Technology Package   3,700  
Convenience Package 949    
Satellite radio 344    
Rear spoiler 280    
Body kit 916    
AWD   1,895 1,895
Technology Package   3,505  
Options (change) 3,030 5,700 2,000
Options (change) 2,489 5,400 1,895
Destination 670 950 950
Total Price $25,335 $42,850 $45,750
Total Invoice $23,161 $40,724 $43,471

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,531
Model Year200820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataTLXTLX
TrimSportV6V6 A-Spec
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T9T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$25,335$42,850$45,750
Adjustments for Features0-12,660-13,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,335$30,190$31,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650
Total Invoice$23,161$40,724$43,471
Adjustments for Features0-12,032-13,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,161$28,692$30,254
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,562

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

Model Year200820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataTLXTLX
TrimSportV6V6 A-Spec
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0 $0
Convertible top$3000  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,345$17,005$18,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,660$13,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,032-13,217

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

Model Year20082018
ModelMX-5 MiataTLX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in109.3 in
Length157.3 in191.7 in
Width67.7 in73.0 in
Height49.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2990100%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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