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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: $31,409

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $42,251

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,759

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $39,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelMX-5 MiataLSLS
TrimGrand Touring460460 Crafted Line
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $72,520 $86,580
Base Invoice $24,714 $66,717 $79,734
Premium Package 1,650    
Suspension Package 500    
Cargo net 49 65 65
All-weather floor mats 45 150 150
Body kit 1,145    
Aluminum trim 515    
Premium Package 1,417    
Suspension Package 430    
Cargo net 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 36 95 95
Body kit 916    
Aluminum trim 412    
Options (change) 3,904 215 215
Options (change) 3,250 134 134
Destination 795 925 925
Total Price $31,409 $73,660 $87,720
Total Invoice $28,759 $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: $36,691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,901
Model Year201120152015
ModelMX-5 MiataLSLS
TrimGrand Touring460460 Crafted Line
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4386hp V8386hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$31,409$73,660$87,720
Adjustments for Features0-5,560-10,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,409$68,100$76,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,710
Total Invoice$28,759$67,776$80,793
Adjustments for Features0-5,116-10,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,759$62,660$70,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,085

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

Model Year201120152015
ModelMX-5 MiataLSLS
TrimGrand Touring460460 Crafted Line
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire $225$225
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  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$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
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit$0 $0
Convertible top$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
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
USB port $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
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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 $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300  
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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,120$9,680$15,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,560$10,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,116-10,048

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

Model Year20112015
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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