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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,945

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,634

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,782

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataES
TrimGrand TouringLimited350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $34,120
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $30,253
Premium Package 1,600   1,280
Rear spoiler 350 350 299
Bluetooth cell phone link     300
Xenon HID headlights     815
Premium Package 1,374   1,098
Rear spoiler 280 280 199
Bluetooth cell phone link     240
Xenon HID headlights     652
Options (change) 1,950 350 2,694
Options (change) 1,654 280 2,189
Destination 560 560 765
Total Price $26,945 $27,610 $37,579
Total Invoice $24,782 $25,494 $33,207

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,874
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,986
Model Year200620062008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataES
TrimGrand TouringLimited350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 786, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$26,945$27,610$37,579
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,945$27,410$34,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0
Total Invoice$24,782$25,494$33,207
Adjustments for Features0-185-2,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,782$25,309$30,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$527$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200620062008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataES
TrimGrand TouringLimited350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,920$4,120$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-2,439

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 MiataES
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in109.3 in
Length157.3 in191.1 in
Width67.7 in71.1 in
Height49.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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