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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: $33,915

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $37,913

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,071

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $34,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataLS
TrimRF Grand Touring460
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $67,630
Base Invoice $30,964 $62,219
Door sill trim plates 150  
Cargo net 50 64
All-weather floor mats 90 109
Luxury Value Edition   965
Comfort Package   2,185
Door sill trim plates 120  
Cargo net 40 38
All-weather floor mats 72 65
Luxury Value Edition   889
Comfort Package   2,012
Options (change) 290 3,323
Options (change) 232 3,004
Destination 875 875
Total Price $33,915 $71,828
Total Invoice $32,071 $66,098

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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: $32,178
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,750
Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataLS
TrimRF Grand Touring460
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4380hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$33,915$71,828
Adjustments for Features0-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,915$66,093
Total Invoice$32,071$66,098
Adjustments for Features0-5,277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,071$60,821

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

Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataLS
TrimRF Grand Touring460
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Self-repairing paint $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
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
Total Value of Features$4,545$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,277

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

Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in116.9 in
Length154.1 in198.0 in
Width68.3 in73.8 in
Height49.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1925100%

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