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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: $31,785

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,911

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelMX-5 MiataISIS
TrimGrand Touring250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,100 $42,610 $46,890
Base Invoice $25,617 $39,627 $43,609
Premium Package 1,390    
Suspension Package 650    
Power retractable hardtop 1,850    
Xenon HID headlights   875 875
Premium Package 1,194    
Suspension Package 558    
Power retractable hardtop 1,747    
Xenon HID headlights   807 807
Options (change) 3,890 875 875
Options (change) 3,499 807 807
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $31,785 $44,380 $48,660
Total Invoice $29,911 $41,329 $45,311

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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: $8,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,544
Model Year201220132013
ModelMX-5 MiataISIS
TrimGrand Touring250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine167hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,785$44,380$48,660
Adjustments for Features0-4,160-4,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,785$40,220$44,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,280
Total Invoice$29,911$41,329$45,311
Adjustments for Features0-3,874-3,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,911$37,455$41,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,982

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

Model Year201220132013
ModelMX-5 MiataISIS
TrimGrand Touring250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$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, power $350$350
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
No leather in second row$-300  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$970$5,130$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,160$4,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,874-3,874

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

Model Year20122013
ModelMX-5 MiataIS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase91.7 in107.5 in
Length157.3 in182.5 in
Width67.7 in70.9 in
Height49.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,807 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft310.8 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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

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

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

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

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