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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: $35,200

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,252

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelMX-5 MiataRXRX
TrimRF Grand Touring350350 F Sport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,620 $43,270 $50,270
Base Invoice $30,839 $40,457 $47,002
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205    
Door sill trim plates 150    
Rear spoiler 350    
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120
Premium Package   1,110  
Sunroof   1,350  
Heated front seats   440  
Steering-linked headlights   515 515
AWD   1,400 1,400
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138    
Door sill trim plates 120    
Rear spoiler 280    
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956
Premium Package   1,020  
Sunroof   1,243  
Heated front seats   405  
Steering-linked headlights   473 473
AWD   1,309 1,309
Options (change) 1,705 6,935 4,035
Options (change) 1,538 6,406 3,738
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $35,200 $51,200 $55,300
Total Invoice $33,252 $47,858 $51,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,544
Model Year201720182018
ModelMX-5 MiataRXRX
TrimRF Grand Touring350350 F Sport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$35,200$51,200$55,300
Adjustments for Features0-8,625-9,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,200$42,575$45,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,925
Total Invoice$33,252$47,858$51,735
Adjustments for Features0-8,062-9,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,252$39,796$42,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,771

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

Model Year201720182018
ModelMX-5 MiataRXRX
TrimRF Grand Touring350350 F Sport
Body2dr Coupe4dr 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
Power retractable rear window$350  
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 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $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 recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt 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
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$4,070$12,695$13,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,625$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,062-9,168

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

Model Year20172018
ModelMX-5 MiataRX
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in109.8 in
Length154.1 in192.5 in
Width68.3 in74.6 in
Height49.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight2,494 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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
4.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.556.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested87547%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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