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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: $4,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820212021
ModelMX-5 MiataTLXTLX
TrimRF Grand Touring2.0TType S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $37,500 $52,300
Door sill trim plates 150    
Rear spoiler 350    
A-Spec Package   0 0
Door sill trim plates 120    
Rear spoiler 280    
A-Spec Package   0 0
Options (change) 500 0 0
Options (change) 400 0 0
Destination 875 1,045 1,045
Total Price $34,125 $38,545 $53,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,420
Model Year201820212021
ModelMX-5 MiataTLXTLX
TrimRF Grand Touring2.0TType S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionM6T10T10
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$34,125$38,545$53,345
Adjustments for Features0-8,335-10,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$30,210$43,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,900

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

Model Year201820212021
ModelMX-5 MiataTLXTLX
TrimRF Grand Touring2.0TType S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350  
Remote start $150$150
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  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Body kit $0$0
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$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$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
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
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
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$0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,345$12,680$14,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,335$10,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-226-200

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

Model Year20182021
ModelMX-5 MiataTLX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in113.0 in
Length154.1 in194.6 in
Width68.3 in75.2 in
Height49.0 in56.4 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested225043%
Total Not Requested299057%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX Type S

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested225043%
Total Not Requested299057%

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