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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: $32,089

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,345

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataISISIS
TrimGrand Touring250350F
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,100 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $25,617 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Premium Package 1,390      
Suspension Package 650      
Cargo net 49 59 59 59
All-weather floor mats 45 99 99 99
Rear spoiler 400 355 355  
Body kit 1,145      
Aluminum trim 515      
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Xenon HID headlights   875 875  
Premium Package 1,194      
Suspension Package 558      
Cargo net 39 35 35 35
All-weather floor mats 36 59 59 59
Rear spoiler 320 246 246  
Body kit 916      
Aluminum trim 412      
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Xenon HID headlights   700 700  
Options (change) 4,194 1,874 1,874 644
Options (change) 3,475 1,429 1,429 483
Destination 795 765 765 765
Total Price $32,089 $33,494 $38,944 $57,409
Total Invoice $29,887 $29,345 $34,142 $50,528

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $179
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataISISIS
TrimGrand Touring250350F
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$32,089$33,494$38,944$57,409
Adjustments for Features-3900-950-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,699$33,494$37,994$53,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$20,315
Total Invoice$29,887$29,345$34,142$50,528
Adjustments for Features-3630-833-3,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,524$29,345$33,309$47,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,964$18,014

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

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataISISIS
TrimGrand Touring250350F
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
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$100
Second-row low console   $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 
Body kit$0  $0
Convertible top$3000   
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
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
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row$-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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,170$3,780$4,730$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$0$950$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3630-833-3,169

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

Model Year20122008
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 radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
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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