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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: $31,180

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,494

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataISISIS
TrimGrand Touring200t300350
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $37,325 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $28,427 $34,713 $36,921 $38,009
Proximity key 130      
Door sill trim plates 150      
225/40YR18   935 935  
Navigation system   1,505 1,505 1,505
Luxury Package   4,385 3,945 4,385
Proximity key 112      
Door sill trim plates 120      
225/40YR18   860 860  
Navigation system   1,392 1,392 1,392
Luxury Package   4,035 3,628 4,035
Options (change) 280 6,825 6,385 5,890
Options (change) 232 6,287 5,880 5,427
Destination 835 950 950 950
Total Price $31,180 $45,100 $47,035 $47,710
Total Invoice $29,494 $41,950 $43,751 $44,386

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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: $9,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,424
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataISISIS
TrimGrand Touring200t300350
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,180$45,100$47,035$47,710
Adjustments for Features0-4,335-5,835-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,180$40,765$41,200$43,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435$2,610
Total Invoice$29,494$41,950$43,751$44,386
Adjustments for Features0-4,032-5,428-4,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,494$37,918$38,323$40,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$405$2,435

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

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataISISIS
TrimGrand Touring200t300350
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
No leather in second row$-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 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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,820$9,155$10,655$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,335$5,835$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,032-5,428-4,033

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

Model Year20162016
ModelMX-5 MiataIS
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in110.2 in
Length154.1 in183.7 in
Width68.3 in71.3 in
Height48.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume4.6 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested157542%
Total Not Requested220058%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested137538%
Total Not Requested220062%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested157542%
Total Not Requested220058%

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