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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: $34,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,239

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelMX-5 MiataES
TrimRF Grand Touring350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $34,320
Base Invoice $30,964 $30,774
Door sill trim plates 150  
Rear spoiler 350 299
Premium Plus Package   1,280
Rear side airbags   250
Xenon HID headlights   815
Navigation system   2,650
Satellite radio   486
Door sill trim plates 120  
Rear spoiler 280 199
Premium Plus Package   1,152
Rear side airbags   200
Xenon HID headlights   652
Navigation system   2,230
Satellite radio   389
Options (change) 500 5,780
Options (change) 400 4,822
Destination 875 825
Total Price $34,125 $40,925
Total Invoice $32,239 $36,421

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,437
Model Year20182009
ModelMX-5 MiataES
TrimRF Grand Touring350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,125$40,925
Adjustments for Features0-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$37,840
Total Invoice$32,239$36,421
Adjustments for Features0-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,239$33,676

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

Model Year20182009
ModelMX-5 MiataES
TrimRF Grand Touring350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,445$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,745

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

Model Year20182009
ModelMX-5 MiataES
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in109.3 in
Length154.1 in191.1 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height49.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,445 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested127558%
Total Not Requested92542%

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