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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: $30,810

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,943

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataRCRC
TrimGrand Touring350F
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,550 $42,790 $62,400
Base Invoice $26,051 $39,796 $58,032
Premium Package 1,390    
Suspension Package 650    
Rear spoiler 400    
Luxury Package   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100  
235/40VR19   795  
Fog lights   410  
Premium Package 1,194    
Suspension Package 558    
Rear spoiler 320    
Luxury Package   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012  
235/40VR19   732  
Fog lights   376  
Options (change) 2,440 5,005 0
Options (change) 2,072 4,604 0
Destination 820 925 925
Total Price $30,810 $48,720 $63,325
Total Invoice $28,943 $45,325 $58,957

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,642
Model Year201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataRCRC
TrimGrand Touring350F
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$30,810$48,720$63,325
Adjustments for Features0-4,020-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,810$44,700$62,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,480
Total Invoice$28,943$45,325$58,957
Adjustments for Features0-3,740-1,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,943$41,585$57,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,306

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

Model Year201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataRCRC
TrimGrand Touring350F
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row low console $100 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Convertible top$3000  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Performance meter  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats $300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,920$9,940$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,020$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,740-1,066

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

Model Year20152015
ModelMX-5 MiataRC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase91.7 in107.5 in
Length157.3 in184.8 in
Width67.7 in72.4 in
Height49.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,448 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 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 Volume5.3 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

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