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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: $29,984

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,073

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelMX-5 MiataISIS
TrimGrand Touring250350
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,100 $30,255 $35,705
Base Invoice $25,617 $26,623 $31,420
Premium Package 1,390    
Suspension Package 650    
Cargo net 49 59 59
Xenon HID headlights   875 875
Premium Package 1,194    
Suspension Package 558    
Cargo net 39 35 35
Xenon HID headlights   700 700
Options (change) 2,089 934 934
Options (change) 1,791 735 735
Destination 795 715 715
Total Price $29,984 $31,904 $37,354
Total Invoice $28,203 $28,073 $32,870

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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: $3,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,130
Model Year201220072007
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$29,984$31,904$37,354
Adjustments for Features-1,3400-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,644$31,904$36,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500
Total Invoice$28,203$28,073$32,870
Adjustments for Features-1,2600-836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,943$28,073$32,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,961

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

Model Year201220072007
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
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,470$3,130$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2600-836

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

Model Year20122007
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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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