Compare 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $23,470 | $27,999 | $43,320 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $22,188 | $26,817 | $39,551 |
| Destination | $795 | $795 | $1,395 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leatherette | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpet Front | Rubber Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | N/A | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | N/A | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Regular | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | N/A | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leatherette | Leather |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 7 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | N/A | Bench | Captain |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | N/A | 2 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | N/A | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Leather | SofTex Leatherette |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | N/A | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | Sirius AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 9 Rockford Fosgate | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | 650W | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Optional | N/A | Drive Connect Cloud Navigation (1-year Trial Subscription) With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | N/A | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | Safety Connect (up To 10-year Trial Subscription) |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob And Smart Device-as-key |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Manual | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | N/A | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) W/Steering Assist |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Convertible Top | Manual | Power | N/A |
| Convertible Hardtop | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Roof Rails | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P205/50VR16.0 BSW Summer Performance | P235/45VR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P255/65VR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 18" Machined Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | N/A | Intercooled Turbo |
| Recommended Fuel | N/A | N/A | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | Sportronic | Standard |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd W/OD | 8-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.10 | 4.21 | 3.33 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 157.3 " | 180.4 " | 201.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.7 " | 72.2 " | 78.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 49.0 " | 54.1 " | 70.1 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 167 @ 7,000 Rpm | 162 @ 6,000 Rpm | 265 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 140 @ 5,000 Rpm | 162 @ 4,000 Rpm | 310 @ 1,700 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 22 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.1 Seconds | 9.5 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.5 Seconds | 17.1 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | 83 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 61 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.44/3.27 " | 3.43/3.94 " | 3.44/3.92 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,480 Lbs. | 3,527 Lbs. | 4,300 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,078 Lbs. | 4,266 Lbs. | 6,010 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 5,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 91.7 " | 101.4 " | 116.1 " |
| Front Track | 58.7 " | 61.8 " | 65.3 " |
| Rear Track | 58.9 " | 61.8 " | 65.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 15.4 '' | 20.0 '' | 19.0 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | N/A | 8.0 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .34 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 43.1 " | 42.8 " | 41.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 27.7 " | 39.5 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | N/A | 33.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.4 " | 39.6 " | 41.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 35.7 " | 40.2 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | N/A | 37.2 " |
| Front Hip Room | 50.6 " | 53.7 " | 56.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 40.3 " | 57.0 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 45.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.2 " | 54.2 " | 60.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 40.0 " | 58.8 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | N/A | 57.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 5.3 Cu.ft. | 5.2 Cu.ft. | 20.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 5.3 Cu.ft. | 5.2 Cu.ft. | 97.5 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 76 Cu.ft. | 153 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 12.7 Gal. | 17.7 Gal. | 17.8 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | N/A | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | N/A | $1.14 |
| Depreciation | N/A | N/A | $21,058 |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | N/A | $4,526 |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | N/A | $7,474 |
| Insurance | N/A | N/A | $9,417 |
| Maintenance | N/A | N/A | $4,140 |
| Repairs | N/A | N/A | $1,618 |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | N/A | $814 |
| Total Cost | N/A | N/A | $56,819 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Chest | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Ease of Use | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | marginal | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | good |
| Front Crash Prevention | N/A | N/A | superior |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | good | N/A |
