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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: $33,130

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $495

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,147

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelMX-5 MiataISIS
TrimRF Grand Touring250350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $30,839 $26,389 $31,186
Proximity key 130    
Navigation system   2,550 2,550
Proximity key 112    
Navigation system   2,168 2,168
Options (change) 130 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 112 2,168 2,168
Destination 875 590 590
Total Price $33,625 $33,130 $38,580
Total Invoice $31,826 $29,147 $33,944

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,553
Model Year201720062006
ModelMX-5 MiataISIS
TrimRF Grand Touring250350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$33,625$33,130$38,580
Adjustments for Features-1,1900-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,435$33,130$37,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$31,826$29,147$33,944
Adjustments for Features-1,1260-924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,700$29,147$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,873

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

Model Year201720062006
ModelMX-5 MiataISIS
TrimRF Grand Touring250350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,520$4,330$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1260-924

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

Model Year20172006
ModelMX-5 MiataIS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in107.5 in
Length154.1 in180.1 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height49.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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