Compare 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $31,555 | $29,695 | $29,510 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $29,834 | $28,157 | $28,034 |
| Destination | $875 | $820 | $795 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/aluminum | Leather/aluminum |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | N/A | Fixed | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | Delay |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Armrests | Center | N/A | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Rear Seats | N/A | Full Bucket | Full Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Alcantara Simulated Suede/leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 9 Bose | 8 | 8 |
| Amplifier | Standard | 196W | 300W |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | 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 | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mazda Connect | N/A | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam | High Intensity Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| 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/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | 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) | 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) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Power | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Convertible Top | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Hardtop | Retractable | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Lip |
| Front Tires | P205/45WR17.0 BSW Summer Performance | P215/45WR17.0 BSW Summer Performance | P215/45WR17.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Wheels | 17" Black Aluminum | 17" Black Aluminum | 17" Machined W/painted Accents Forged Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L H-4 | 2.0L H-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Sport |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Bilstein | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Bilstein | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.87 | 4.30 | 4.10 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 154.1 " | 166.7 " | 166.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.3 " | 69.9 " | 69.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 49.0 " | 50.6 " | 50.6 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L H-4 | 2.0L H-4 |
| Horsepower | 155 @ 6,000 Rpm | 205 @ 7,000 Rpm | 200 @ 7,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 148 @ 4,600 Rpm | 156 @ 6,400 Rpm | 151 @ 6,400 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 27 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 34 Mpg | 29 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.4 Seconds | 6.5 Seconds | 6.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.3 Seconds | 15.2 Seconds | 15.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 93 Mph | 92 Mph | 91 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 62 Mph | 62 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.29/3.59 " | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.39/3.39 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,445 Lbs. | 2,784 Lbs. | 2,758 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 2,862 Lbs. | 3,682 Lbs. | 3,682 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 90.9 " | 101.2 " | 101.2 " |
| Front Track | 58.9 " | 59.8 " | 59.8 " |
| Rear Track | 59.2 " | 60.6 " | 60.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 15.4 '' | 17.7 '' | 18.1 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .28 | .27 |
| Front Legroom | 43.1 " | 41.9 " | 41.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 29.9 " | 29.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 36.8 " | 37.1 " | 37.1 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 35.0 " | 35.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | 52.0 " | 53.1 " | 53.1 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 45.3 " | 45.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.2 " | 54.5 " | 54.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 51.7 " | 51.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 4.5 Cu.ft. | 6.9 Cu.ft. | 6.9 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 4.5 Cu.ft. | 6.9 Cu.ft. | 6.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 77 Cu.ft. | 77 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 11.9 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Below Average | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.83 | $0.86 | $0.88 |
| Depreciation | $18,217 | $16,644 | $18,941 |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,535 | $2,420 | $2,054 |
| Fuel Cost | $5,930 | $7,272 | $6,943 |
| Insurance | $5,846 | $6,875 | $7,416 |
| Maintenance | $3,235 | $4,154 | $3,371 |
| Repairs | $1,702 | $1,817 | $1,608 |
| Opportunity Costs | $833 | $895 | $748 |
| Total Cost | $41,351 | $42,958 | $44,180 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Overall | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Driver's | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Front | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | good | good |
| Chest | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Driver Torso | N/A | acceptable | acceptable |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| 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 | good | N/A |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Overall Side | N/A | good | good |
| Structure and safety cage | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Roof Strength | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints | N/A | good | good |
| Overall evaluation | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
| Ease of Use | N/A | poor | N/A |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Retraints and dummy kinematics | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Hip/thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | good | good |
| Lower leg/foot | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
