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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: $31,220

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,543

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820102010
ModelMX-5 MiataISIS
TrimGrand Touring250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,195 $39,440 $44,890
Base Invoice $28,548 $35,495 $40,399
Door sill trim plates 150    
Navigation system   2,465 2,465
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Door sill trim plates 120    
Navigation system   2,085 2,085
Luxury Package   2,444 2,444
Options (change) 150 5,520 5,520
Options (change) 120 4,529 4,529
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $31,220 $45,835 $51,285
Total Invoice $29,543 $40,899 $45,803

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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: $7,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,722
Model Year201820102010
ModelMX-5 MiataISIS
TrimGrand Touring250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine155hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,220$45,835$51,285
Adjustments for Features0-7,435-8,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,220$38,400$42,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$29,543$40,899$45,803
Adjustments for Features0-6,634-7,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,543$34,265$38,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,960

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

Model Year201820102010
ModelMX-5 MiataISIS
TrimGrand Touring250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
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
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 
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
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
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
No leather in second row$-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
Wood trim $300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,145$12,580$13,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,435$8,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,634-7,578

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

Model Year20182010
ModelMX-5 MiataIS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase90.9 in107.5 in
Length154.1 in182.5 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height48.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested102545%
Total Not Requested125055%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested102545%
Total Not Requested125055%

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