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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: $34,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,239

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataTLXTLXTLX
TrimRF Grand TouringBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $33,000 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $30,964 $31,343 $34,374 $40,626
Door sill trim plates 150      
Rear spoiler 350      
Technology Package   3,700    
Advance Package     7,550  
Door sill trim plates 120      
Rear spoiler 280      
Technology Package   3,505    
Advance Package     7,152  
Options (change) 500 3,700 7,550 0
Options (change) 400 3,505 7,152 0
Destination 875 950 950 950
Total Price $34,125 $37,650 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $32,239 $35,798 $42,476 $41,576

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,845
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataTLXTLXTLX
TrimRF Grand TouringBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6S8T9T9
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9490, 10490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,125$37,650$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-6,735-9,435-8,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$30,915$35,265$35,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$4,400
Total Invoice$32,239$35,798$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-6,404-8,966-8,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,239$29,394$33,510$33,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,116$4,166

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

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataTLXTLXTLX
TrimRF Grand TouringBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed automated manual $1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power retractable rear window$350   
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200 $200
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Electrically heated windshield  $250 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Power retractable roof section$2000   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
No leather in second row$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,545$11,280$13,980$12,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,735$9,435$8,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,404-8,966-8,016

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

Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataTLX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in109.3 in
Length154.1 in191.7 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height49.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205071%
Total Not Requested84029%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested232544%
Total Not Requested299056%

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