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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: $27,895

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,412

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelMX-5 MiataISIS
TrimGrand Touring250350
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,100 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $25,617 $26,389 $31,186
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 795 590 590
Total Price $27,895 $30,580 $36,030
Total Invoice $26,412 $26,979 $31,776

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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: $2,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $338
Model Year201220062006
ModelMX-5 MiataISIS
TrimGrand Touring250350
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,895$30,580$36,030
Adjustments for Features0-260-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,895$30,320$34,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$26,412$26,979$31,776
Adjustments for Features0-229-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,412$26,750$30,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,871

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

Model Year201220062006
ModelMX-5 MiataISIS
TrimGrand Touring250350
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,870$4,130$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$260$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-1,155

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

Model Year20122006
ModelMX-5 MiataIS
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in107.5 in
Length157.3 in180.1 in
Width67.7 in70.9 in
Height49.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft313.0 ft3

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