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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: $34,750

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,895

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataLS
TrimRF Grand Touring430
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $56,525
Base Invoice $30,964 $49,176
Cargo net 50 59
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075  
Satellite radio   486
Proximity key   1,000
Cargo net 40 35
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,016  
Satellite radio   389
Proximity key   800
Options (change) 1,125 1,545
Options (change) 1,056 1,224
Destination 875 695
Total Price $34,750 $58,765
Total Invoice $32,895 $51,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,531
Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataLS
TrimRF Grand Touring430
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4278hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9178, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,750$58,765
Adjustments for Features0-770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,750$57,995
Total Invoice$32,895$51,095
Adjustments for Features0-669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,895$50,426

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataLS
TrimRF Grand Touring430
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,020$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-669

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in115.2 in
Length154.1 in197.4 in
Width68.3 in72.0 in
Height49.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,494 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft320.2 ft3

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