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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,239

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,771

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataISISIS
TrimGrand Touring200t300350
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,240 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $23,323 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Premium Package 2 1,250      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
Satellite radio 430      
Cargo net 40 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 45 110 110 110
Rear spoiler 350 389 389 389
Premium Package 2 1,074      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,012      
Satellite radio 344      
Cargo net 32 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 36 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 280 259 259 259
Options (change) 3,215 564 564 564
Options (change) 2,778 363 363 363
Destination 670 975 975 975
Total Price $29,125 $39,364 $41,739 $42,909
Total Invoice $26,771 $36,516 $38,724 $39,812

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,512
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataISISIS
TrimGrand Touring200t300350
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,125$39,364$41,739$42,909
Adjustments for Features0-3,485-5,185-3,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,125$35,879$36,554$39,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675$3,545
Total Invoice$26,771$36,516$38,724$39,812
Adjustments for Features0-3,233-4,810-3,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,771$33,283$33,914$36,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$631$3,296

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

Model Year2008201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataISISIS
TrimGrand Touring200t300350
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation app $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
No leather in second row$-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 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$6,395$9,880$11,580$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,485$5,185$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,233-4,810-3,233

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

Model Year20082017
ModelMX-5 MiataIS
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in110.2 in
Length157.3 in184.3 in
Width67.7 in71.3 in
Height49.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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