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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: $30,910

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,819

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,023

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataRCRCRCRC
TrimGrand Touring200t300350F
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,550 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $26,051 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Premium Package 1,390        
Suspension Package 650        
Cargo net 50 65 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 50 110 110 110 110
Rear spoiler 400 399 399 399  
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100   1,100  
235/40VR19   795   795  
Fog lights   410 410 410  
Premium Package 1,194        
Suspension Package 558        
Cargo net 40 39 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 40 65 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 320 280 280 280  
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012   1,012  
235/40VR19   732   732  
Fog lights   376 376 376  
Options (change) 2,540 5,869 984 5,579 175
Options (change) 2,152 5,256 760 4,988 104
Destination 820 975 975 975 975
Total Price $30,910 $46,999 $44,729 $49,564 $65,315
Total Invoice $29,023 $43,576 $41,511 $45,962 $60,752

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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: $11,124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,987
Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataRCRCRCRC
TrimGrand Touring200t300350F
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$30,910$46,999$44,729$49,564$65,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,170-2,695-4,270-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,910$42,829$42,034$45,294$63,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$795$0$3,260$21,286
Total Invoice$29,023$43,576$41,511$45,962$60,752
Adjustments for Features0-3,866-2,501-3,960-1,856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,023$39,710$39,010$42,002$58,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$2,992$19,886

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

Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataRCRCRCRC
TrimGrand Touring200t300350F
Body2dr Convertible2dr 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 
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 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 
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
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Convertible top$3000    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Sunroof $900 $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Navigation app $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25 
Performance meter    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$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$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $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 $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,920$10,090$8,615$10,190$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,170$2,695$4,270$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,866-2,501-3,960-1,856

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

Model Year20152017
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.3,738 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 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

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

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