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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: $31,670

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,514

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataISISIS
TrimGrand Touring200t300350
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $28,427 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Proximity key 130      
Door sill trim plates 150      
Cargo net 50 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 90 110 110 110
Rear spoiler 350 389 389 389
Premium Plus Package   345 345 345
225/40YR18   0 0  
Blind spot warning system   600 600 600
Premium Package   1,140 700 1,140
Navigation system   1,735 1,735 1,735
Proximity key 112      
Door sill trim plates 120      
Cargo net 40 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 72 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 280 259 259 259
Premium Plus Package   317 317 317
225/40YR18   0 0  
Blind spot warning system   552 552 552
Premium Package   1,049 644 1,049
Navigation system   1,604 1,604 1,604
Options (change) 770 4,384 3,944 4,384
Options (change) 624 3,885 3,480 3,885
Destination 835 975 975 975
Total Price $31,670 $43,184 $45,119 $46,729
Total Invoice $29,886 $40,038 $41,841 $43,334

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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: $7,854
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,759
Model Year2016201720172017
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$31,670$43,184$45,119$46,729
Adjustments for Features0-3,660-5,160-3,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,670$39,524$39,959$43,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435$3,545
Total Invoice$29,886$40,038$41,841$43,334
Adjustments for Features0-3,393-4,785-3,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,886$36,645$37,056$39,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$411$3,295

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

Model Year2016201720172017
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
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   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
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 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
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
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
No leather in second row$-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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,720$8,380$9,880$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,660$5,160$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,393-4,785-3,394

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

Model Year20162017
ModelMX-5 MiataIS
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in110.2 in
Length154.1 in184.3 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%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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