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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,484

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,501

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,322

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimGrand TouringCXLCXSSuper
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $29,920 $37,030 $38,980
Base Invoice $24,714 $28,274 $34,993 $36,836
Suspension Package 500      
Satellite radio 430      
Cargo net 49      
CD changer, in-dash   300 300  
Suspension Package 430      
Satellite radio 344      
Cargo net 39      
CD changer, in-dash   249 249  
Options (change) 979 300 300 0
Options (change) 813 249 249 0
Destination 795 765 765 765
Total Price $28,484 $30,985 $38,095 $39,745
Total Invoice $26,322 $29,288 $36,007 $37,601

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,031
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimGrand TouringCXLCXSSuper
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4197hp V6275hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A4A4A4
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/55-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$28,484$30,985$38,095$39,745
Adjustments for Features-700-2,925-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,414$30,985$35,170$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,185$5,535
Total Invoice$26,322$29,288$36,007$37,601
Adjustments for Features-650-2,765-3,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,257$29,288$33,242$34,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,954$5,262

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimGrand TouringCXLCXSSuper
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Super-heated washer fluid  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Convertible top$3000   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
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$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
No leather in second row$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,220$4,150$7,075$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$0$2,925$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-650-2,765-3,051

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20112008
ModelMX-5 MiataLucerne
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in115.6 in
Length157.3 in203.2 in
Width67.7 in73.8 in
Height49.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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