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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: $24,275

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $16,084

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,313

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $15,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelMX-5 MiataES
TrimSport350
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $38,900
Base Invoice $20,002 $36,438
Convenience Package 1,105  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 65
All-weather floor mats 45 80
Rear spoiler 350 319
Convenience Package 949  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 39
All-weather floor mats 36 60
Rear spoiler 280 209
Options (change) 1,970 464
Options (change) 1,641 308
Destination 670 995
Total Price $24,275 $40,359
Total Invoice $22,313 $37,741

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,674
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,499
Model Year20082018
ModelMX-5 MiataES
TrimSport350
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,275$40,359
Adjustments for Features0-7,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,275$32,949
Total Invoice$22,313$37,741
Adjustments for Features0-6,929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,313$30,812

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

Model Year20082018
ModelMX-5 MiataES
TrimSport350
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation app $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,670$11,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,929

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

Model Year20082018
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 Weight2,441 lb.3,549 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 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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