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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,300

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,377

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMX-5 MiataRXRX
TrimGrand Touring350350 F Sport
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,100 $43,270 $50,270
Base Invoice $25,617 $40,457 $47,002
Premium Package 1,390 1,110  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Rear spoiler 400    
Aluminum trim 515    
Sunroof   1,350  
Heated front seats   440  
AWD   1,400 1,400
Premium Package 1,194 1,020  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,039    
Rear spoiler 320    
Aluminum trim 412    
Sunroof   1,243  
Heated front seats   405  
AWD   1,309 1,309
Options (change) 3,405 4,300 1,400
Options (change) 2,965 3,977 1,309
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $31,300 $48,565 $52,665
Total Invoice $29,377 $45,429 $49,306

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,586
Model Year201220182018
ModelMX-5 MiataRXRX
TrimGrand Touring350350 F Sport
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$31,300$48,565$52,665
Adjustments for Features0-9,050-10,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,300$39,515$42,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,925
Total Invoice$29,377$45,429$49,306
Adjustments for Features0-8,466-9,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,377$36,963$39,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,770

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

Model Year201220182018
ModelMX-5 MiataRXRX
TrimGrand Touring350350 F Sport
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $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$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
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$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,495$14,545$15,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,050$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,466-9,573

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

Model Year20122018
ModelMX-5 MiataRX
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in109.8 in
Length157.3 in192.5 in
Width67.7 in74.6 in
Height49.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.356.3 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%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Roof rails250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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