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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,915

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,071

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataRCRCRCRC
TrimRF Grand Touring200t300350F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,750 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $30,964 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Door sill trim plates 150        
Cargo net 50 65 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 90 110 110 110 110
Luxury Package   2,990 2,700 2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795 660 795  
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470
Door sill trim plates 120        
Cargo net 40 39 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 72 65 65 65 65
Luxury Package   2,752 2,484 2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732 607 732  
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360
Options (change) 290 6,530 6,105 6,240 2,745
Options (change) 232 5,960 5,567 5,692 2,476
Destination 875 975 975 975 975
Total Price $33,915 $47,660 $49,850 $50,225 $67,885
Total Invoice $32,071 $44,280 $46,318 $46,666 $63,124

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,706
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataRCRCRCRC
TrimRF Grand Touring200t300350F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$33,915$47,660$49,850$50,225$67,885
Adjustments for Features0-3,770-5,370-3,870-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,915$43,890$44,480$46,355$65,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590$2,465$21,175
Total Invoice$32,071$44,280$46,318$46,666$63,124
Adjustments for Features0-3,503-4,990-3,596-2,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,071$40,777$41,328$43,070$60,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$551$2,293$19,725

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

Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataRCRCRCRC
TrimRF Grand Touring200t300350F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power retractable rear window$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$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$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Second-row high console    $250
Second-row low console $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Power retractable roof section$2000    
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75 
Compass$0    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25 
Performance meter    $150
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
No leather in second row$-300    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,070$8,840$10,440$8,940$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,770$5,370$3,870$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,503-4,990-3,596-2,622

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

Model Year20182017
ModelMX-5 MiataRC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in107.5 in
Length154.1 in184.8 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height49.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested157566%
Total Not Requested80034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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