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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Lexus LC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Lexus LC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,260

Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited   
Difference: $66,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,214

Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited   
Difference: $60,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataLCLC
TrimGrand TouringLimited500500h
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $92,000 $96,510
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $84,640 $88,788
Premium Package 1,600      
Tires, run-flat 515      
Satellite radio 430      
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     390 390
Premium Package 1,374      
Tires, run-flat 442      
Satellite radio 344      
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     360 360
Options (change) 2,545 0 390 390
Options (change) 2,160 0 360 360
Destination 560 560 995 995
Total Price $27,540 $27,260 $93,385 $97,895
Total Invoice $25,288 $25,214 $85,995 $90,143

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,023
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataLCLC
TrimGrand TouringLimited500500h
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4170hp I4471hp V8295hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6T10B10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$27,540$27,260$93,385$97,895
Adjustments for Features-2250-9,655-9,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,315$27,260$83,730$88,065
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$4,335
Total Invoice$25,288$25,214$85,995$90,143
Adjustments for Features-2070-8,891-9,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,081$25,214$77,104$81,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$133$0$3,987

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

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataLCLC
TrimGrand TouringLimited500500h
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500 
10-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic   $2000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75 $75$75
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Heated front seats  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,270$5,045$14,700$14,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$9,655$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments-2070-8,891-9,052

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

Model Year20062018
ModelMX-5 MiataLC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase91.7 in113.0 in
Length157.3 in187.4 in
Width67.7 in75.6 in
Height49.0 in53.0 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.4,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in32.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.5 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft35.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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