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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: $27,415

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,213

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,158

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataESES
TrimGrand TouringLimited350300h
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $38,100 $41,020
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $35,688 $38,422
Premium Package 1,600      
Satellite radio 430      
Cargo net 40 40 64 64
Rear spoiler 350 350 319  
Luxury Package     1,670 1,670
Sunshade, rear, power     210 210
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     300 300
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
LED headlights     515 515
Premium Package 1,374      
Satellite radio 344      
Cargo net 32 32 38 38
Rear spoiler 280 280 209  
Luxury Package     1,536 1,536
Sunshade, rear, power     192 192
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     276 276
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
LED headlights     473 473
Options (change) 2,420 390 3,578 3,259
Options (change) 2,030 312 3,184 2,975
Destination 560 560 950 950
Total Price $27,415 $27,650 $42,628 $45,229
Total Invoice $25,158 $25,526 $39,822 $42,347

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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: $9,878
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,680
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataESES
TrimGrand TouringLimited350300h
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$27,415$27,650$42,628$45,229
Adjustments for Features00-5,335-5,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,415$27,650$37,293$39,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0$2,476
Total Invoice$25,158$25,526$39,822$42,347
Adjustments for Features00-4,984-5,112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,158$25,526$34,838$37,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$368$0$2,397

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

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataESES
TrimGrand TouringLimited350300h
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Convertible top$3000$3000  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
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
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,595$4,595$9,930$10,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,335$5,460
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,984-5,112

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

Model Year20062016
ModelMX-5 MiataES
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in111.0 in
Length157.3 in192.7 in
Width67.7 in71.7 in
Height49.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.2 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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