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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: $29,370

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $44,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,732

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $41,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataLSLS
TrimGrand TouringLimited460460 Crafted Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $72,520 $86,580
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $66,717 $79,734
Premium Package 1,250      
CD changer, in-dash 500 500    
Suspension Package 500      
Satellite radio 430      
Cargo net 40 40 65 65
All-weather floor mats 75 75 150 150
Body kit 1,145 1,145    
Aluminum trim 435 435    
Premium Package 1,074      
CD changer, in-dash 400 400    
Suspension Package 430      
Satellite radio 344      
Cargo net 32 32 39 39
All-weather floor mats 60 60 95 95
Body kit 916 916    
Aluminum trim 348 348    
Options (change) 4,375 2,195 215 215
Options (change) 3,604 1,756 134 134
Destination 560 560 925 925
Total Price $29,370 $29,455 $73,660 $87,720
Total Invoice $26,732 $26,970 $67,776 $80,793

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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: $38,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,859
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataLSLS
TrimGrand TouringLimited460460 Crafted Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4386hp V8386hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$29,370$29,455$73,660$87,720
Adjustments for Features00-5,635-10,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,370$29,455$68,025$77,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$9,435
Total Invoice$26,732$26,970$67,776$80,793
Adjustments for Features00-5,185-9,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,732$26,970$62,591$71,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0$8,752

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

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataLSLS
TrimGrand TouringLimited460460 Crafted Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Luggage   $0
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
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
Rear air vents  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Black grille (optional)   $0
Body kit$0$0 $0
Convertible top$3000$3000  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Self-repairing paint  $0$0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
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 passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,170$4,170$9,805$14,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,635$10,260
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,185-9,450

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

Model Year20062015
ModelMX-5 MiataLS
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in116.9 in
Length157.3 in200.0 in
Width67.7 in73.8 in
Height49.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.4,234 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 differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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