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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,640

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $41,038

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,338

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $37,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataLS
TrimGrand TouringLimited460
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $67,630
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $62,219
Premium Package 1,600    
CD changer, in-dash 500 500  
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 40 64
All-weather floor mats 75 75 109
Premium Package 1,374    
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 32 38
All-weather floor mats 60 60 65
Options (change) 2,645 615 173
Options (change) 2,210 492 103
Destination 560 560 875
Total Price $27,640 $27,875 $68,678
Total Invoice $25,338 $25,706 $63,197

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,953
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,100
Model Year200620062012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataLS
TrimGrand TouringLimited460
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4380hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$27,640$27,875$68,678
Adjustments for Features00-4,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,640$27,875$64,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$25,338$25,706$63,197
Adjustments for Features00-3,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,338$25,706$59,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$368$0

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

Model Year200620062012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataLS
TrimGrand TouringLimited460
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Self-repairing paint  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,070$4,070$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,085
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,759

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

Model Year20062012
ModelMX-5 MiataLS
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in116.9 in
Length157.3 in198.0 in
Width67.7 in73.8 in
Height49.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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