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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,645

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $37,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,839

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $31,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelMX-5 MiataSC
TrimGrand Touring430
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,195 $68,405
Base Invoice $28,548 $60,880
Door sill trim plates 150  
Rear spoiler 350 440
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075  
Door sill trim plates 120  
Rear spoiler 280 352
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,016  
Options (change) 1,575 440
Options (change) 1,416 352
Destination 875 875
Total Price $32,645 $69,720
Total Invoice $30,839 $62,107

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,092
Model Year20182010
ModelMX-5 MiataSC
TrimGrand Touring430
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine155hp I4288hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$32,645$69,720
Adjustments for Features0-5,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,645$63,910
Total Invoice$30,839$62,107
Adjustments for Features0-5,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,839$56,931

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

Model Year20182010
ModelMX-5 MiataSC
TrimGrand Touring430
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Power antenna $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,770$12,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,176

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Lexus SC features.

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

Model Year20182010
ModelMX-5 MiataSC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase90.9 in103.1 in
Length154.1 in178.5 in
Width68.3 in72.0 in
Height48.6 in53.1 in
Curb Weight2,381 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume4.6 ft38.8 ft3

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