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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,384

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,036

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,523

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataGSGSGS
TrimGrand Touring350460450h
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,100 $44,850 $53,320 $56,400
Base Invoice $25,617 $39,916 $46,921 $50,196
Premium Package 1,390      
Suspension Package 650      
Cargo net 49 59 59 59
Rear spoiler 400 200 200 200
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Premium Package 1,194      
Suspension Package 558      
Cargo net 39 35 35 35
Rear spoiler 320 160 160 160
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Options (change) 2,489 745 745 745
Options (change) 2,111 584 584 584
Destination 795 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $30,384 $46,420 $54,890 $56,670
Total Invoice $28,523 $41,325 $48,330 $50,305

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,851
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,967
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataGSGSGS
TrimGrand Touring350460450h
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,384$46,420$54,890$56,670
Adjustments for Features0-3,185-5,035-5,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,384$43,235$49,855$50,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,620$7,500
Total Invoice$28,523$41,325$48,330$50,305
Adjustments for Features0-2,835-4,433-5,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,523$38,490$43,897$45,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,407$6,547

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

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataGSGSGS
TrimGrand Touring350460450h
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Cassette player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
No leather in second row$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,895$7,080$8,930$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,185$5,035$5,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,835-4,433-5,268

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

Model Year20122009
ModelMX-5 MiataGS
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in112.2 in
Length157.3 in190.0 in
Width67.7 in71.7 in
Height49.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft312.7 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%

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