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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: $26,355

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $22,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,723

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $20,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelMX-5 MiataIS
TrimSport350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,470 $47,640
Base Invoice $22,188 $44,305
Convenience Package 1,160  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Satellite radio 430  
Convenience Package 996  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Satellite radio 344  
Options (change) 2,090 0
Options (change) 1,740 0
Destination 795 925
Total Price $26,355 $48,565
Total Invoice $24,723 $45,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,278
Model Year20122015
ModelMX-5 MiataIS
TrimSport350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine167hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,355$48,565
Adjustments for Features0-9,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,355$38,655
Total Invoice$24,723$45,230
Adjustments for Features0-9,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,723$36,001

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

Model Year20122015
ModelMX-5 MiataIS
TrimSport350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,520$13,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,229

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Lexus IS features.

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

Model Year20122015
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 Weight2,441 lb.3,898 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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