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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: $30,910

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,449

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,023

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelMX-5 MiataESES
TrimGrand Touring350300h
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,550 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $26,051 $36,438 $39,171
Premium Package 1,390   1,030
Suspension Package 650    
Cargo net 50 65 65
All-weather floor mats 50 80 80
Rear spoiler 400 319  
Heated front seats     640
Premium Package 1,194   948
Suspension Package 558    
Cargo net 40 39 39
All-weather floor mats 40 60 60
Rear spoiler 320 209  
Heated front seats     589
Options (change) 2,540 464 1,815
Options (change) 2,152 308 1,636
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $30,910 $40,359 $44,630
Total Invoice $29,023 $37,741 $41,802

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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: $5,689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,202
Model Year201520182018
ModelMX-5 MiataESES
TrimGrand Touring350300h
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,910$40,359$44,630
Adjustments for Features0-3,760-4,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,910$36,599$39,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,346
Total Invoice$29,023$37,741$41,802
Adjustments for Features0-3,516-4,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,023$34,225$37,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,189

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

Model Year201520182018
ModelMX-5 MiataESES
TrimGrand Touring350300h
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$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
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height 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$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,920$9,680$10,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,760$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,516-4,388

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

Model Year20152018
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 Weight2,448 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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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