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- Arriving Soon$510/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Snowflake White Pearl MicaSnowflake White Pearl Mica
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl manual
- Mazda of Columbia (66 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$510/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,010 Due at signing
$3,010 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,845 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Columbia, SC / 66 miles away from Augusta, GA
South Carolinas best kept secret Mazda of Columbia presents you this NEW 2025 Snowflake White Pearl Mica Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2.0L 4-Cyli...
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VIN: JM1NDAM7XS0655728
Stock: M36813
Listed since: 04-18-2025 - Arriving Soon$533/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Deep Crystal Blue MicaDeep Crystal Blue Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Mazda of Columbia (66 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$533/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,033 Due at signing
$3,033 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,685 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Columbia, SC / 66 miles away from Augusta, GA
South Carolinas best kept secret Mazda of Columbia presents you this NEW 2025 Deep Crystal Blue Mica Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2.0L 4-Cylinder...
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VIN: JM1NDAM79S0655896
Stock: M36812
Listed since: 04-18-2025 - $535/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- JC Lewis Mazda (114 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$535/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,035 Due at signing
$3,035 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,751 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Savannah, GA / 114 miles away from Augusta, GA
Machine Gray Metallic 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16VFor your peace of mind we have included o...
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VIN: JM1NDAM72S0652225
Stock: MX55005
Listed since: 02-19-2025 - Arriving Soon$551/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Mazda of Gastonia (134 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$551/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,051 Due at signing
$3,051 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,331 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Gastonia, NC / 134 miles away from Augusta, GA
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VIN: JM1NDAM79S0654179
Stock: 251264
Listed since: 02-24-2025 - Arriving Soon$579/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Independence Mazda (138 mi away)(1)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$579/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,079 Due at signing
$3,079 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $23,360 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Charlotte, NC / 138 miles away from Augusta, GA
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VIN: JM1NDAM74S0654154
Stock: 654154
Listed since: 02-21-2025 - Arriving Soon$579/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Independence Mazda (138 mi away)(1)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$579/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,079 Due at signing
$3,079 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $23,362 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Charlotte, NC / 138 miles away from Augusta, GA
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VIN: JM1NDAM78S0654237
Stock: 654237
Listed since: 02-21-2025 - Arriving Soon$548/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Independence Mazda (138 mi away)(1)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$548/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,048 Due at signing
$3,048 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,232 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Charlotte, NC / 138 miles away from Augusta, GA
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VIN: JM1NDAM7XS0655017
Stock: 655017
Listed since: 04-18-2025 - Arriving Soon$556/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Independence Mazda (138 mi away)(1)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$556/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,056 Due at signing
$3,056 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,522 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Charlotte, NC / 138 miles away from Augusta, GA
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VIN: JM1NDAM75S0655314
Stock: 655314
Listed since: 04-18-2025 - Arriving Soon$545/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Independence Mazda (138 mi away)(1)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$545/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,045 Due at signing
$3,045 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,137 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Charlotte, NC / 138 miles away from Augusta, GA
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VIN: JM1NDAM74S0653201
Stock: 653201
Listed since: 02-21-2025 - $540/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Keffer Mazda (149 mi away)(3)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$540/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,040 Due at signing
$3,040 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,930 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Huntersville, NC / 149 miles away from Augusta, GA
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2D Convertible 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V Jet Black Mica 6-Speed Manual 26/34 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM79S0656028
Stock: M1924
Listed since: 04-21-2025 - $546/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Keffer Mazda (149 mi away)(3)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$546/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,046 Due at signing
$3,046 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,138 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Huntersville, NC / 149 miles away from Augusta, GA
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2D Convertible 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V Soul Red Crystal Metallic 6-Speed Manual 26/34 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM78S0654755
Stock: M1803
Listed since: 03-07-2025 - $571/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Keffer Mazda (149 mi away)(3)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$571/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,071 Due at signing
$3,071 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $23,043 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Huntersville, NC / 149 miles away from Augusta, GA
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2D Convertible 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V Jet Black Mica 6-Speed Automatic 26/35 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM77S0655038
Stock: M1925
Listed since: 04-21-2025 - Arriving Soon$513/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl manual
- Southern States Mazda (252 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$513/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,013 Due at signing
$3,013 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,954 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Raleigh, NC / 252 miles away from Augusta, GA
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VIN: JM1NDAM73S0653769
Stock: 653769
Listed since: 02-21-2025 - Arriving Soon$533/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Southern States Mazda (252 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$533/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,033 Due at signing
$3,033 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,700 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Raleigh, NC / 252 miles away from Augusta, GA
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0653541
Stock: 653541
Listed since: 02-03-2025 - Arriving Soon$509/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Southern States Mazda (252 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$509/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,009 Due at signing
$3,009 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,837 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Raleigh, NC / 252 miles away from Augusta, GA
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0655659
Stock: 655659
Listed since: 04-18-2025 - $527/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Southern States Mazda (252 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$527/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,027 Due at signing
$3,027 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,457 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Raleigh, NC / 252 miles away from Augusta, GA
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 6-Speed Automatic Machine Gray Metallic RWD
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VIN: JM1NDAM72S0650216
Stock: M69344
Listed since: 01-24-2025 - Arriving Soon$528/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Med Center Mazda (275 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$528/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,028 Due at signing
$3,028 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,525 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Pelham, AL / 275 miles away from Augusta, GA
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0655080
Stock: M20985
Listed since: 04-18-2025 - $559/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Med Center Mazda (275 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$559/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,059 Due at signing
$3,059 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,618 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Pelham, AL / 275 miles away from Augusta, GA
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0650005
Stock: M20644
Listed since: 01-24-2025 - $497/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl manual
- Daytona Mazda (299 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$497/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,997 Due at signing
$2,997 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,391 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Daytona Beach, FL / 299 miles away from Augusta, GA
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V RWD 6-Speed Manual Aero Gray MetallicThis vehicle includes a Lifetime Limited Non-Fact...
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VIN: JM1NDAM72S0650006
Stock: MS1308
Listed since: 01-21-2025 - $495/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Snowflake White Pearl MicaSnowflake White Pearl Mica
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl manual
- Classic Mazda (341 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$495/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,995 Due at signing
$2,995 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,327 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Orlando, FL / 341 miles away from Augusta, GA
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0650778
Stock: S0650778
Listed since: 04-19-2025 - Arriving Soon$537/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Hall Mazda Virginia Beach (405 mi away)(1)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$537/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,037 Due at signing
$3,037 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,816 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Virginia Beach, VA / 405 miles away from Augusta, GA
4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 9 Speakers, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, AppLink/Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Auto High-...
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0653891
Stock: 1025454
Listed since: 01-30-2025
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Consumer Reviews for the Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
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Drive It Like You Stole It
scmtbdoon, 01/16/2020
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
I own a 2019 MX-5 RF. I never considered a soft top to be practical enough for my daily driver. The MX-5 isn’t really that practical (like a Mazda3 hatch), but it is practical enough - it is weather tight and holds my gear. The new 181 hp engine with 7500 rpm redline also provides broader horsepower and torque bands – and a wailing good time!
There is a reason that Porsche sells … Boxters and Caymans. They have shown there is a market for a soft and hard top version of basically the same car. Porsche has also shown there is a market for both automatic and manual transmissions in sports cars. It increases the overall sales volume and amortizes the cost of development over more units. This makes a 2 seat vehicle (that appeals to a small fraction of buyers) a more commercially viable proposition.
Mazda is trying to do the same thing, at less than half the price. And unlike the more insulated / isolated Boxter and Cayman the MX-5 can be wrung-out at less than lethal speeds.
My 2019 Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring Retractable Fastback has a 6 speed automatic. It stays in automatic when traffic is stop and go. But 99% of the time I drive it in the manual shift gate for more control on curves and grades. I prefer slap-shifting the stick, but the paddles are just as fast. Stomp the gas pedal and it instantly kicks down 2 gears to pass. You can bounce it off the 7500 rpm rev-limiter and it will not shift up. It will shift down automatically – but only as the car rolls to a stop. Every up-shift is a speed shift because you never take your foot off the gas. No power pause between gears.
It looks great with the top up or down. So much control and feedback to all your senses. Bashing about on mountain 2 lane it makes you feel like you are going fast even at 45 mph.
With the top down, you hear the engine, smell the forest, feel the air rush over the car body, feel the road condition through the steering wheel, the suspension and the brakes. All responses are instantaneous, precise and linear – whether turning the steering wheel, pressing the gas pedal, down shifting or applying the brakes.
The steering is very precise, with immediate turn-in. You can place the car exactly where you want it with no steering correction. Good torque as low as 2500 rpm with great torque from about 3500 to 7000 rpm. And it sounds strong and smooth all the way to redline.
In the RF, with the top down and windows up with temperatures in the low 40s you’ll be nice and warm without a jacket or sweater.
EPA says the automatic is more gas-frugal than the manual. Professional reviewers report that 0-60 mph is only about 0.2 seconds slower than the manual – around 6.0 to 6.5 seconds depending on how much you are abusing the engine and transmission.
Head into a posted 30 mph bend at 45, down shift into 2nd gear and start applying gas as you reach the apex. No brakes, just exhaust note as the auto-box does a rev matching down shift, then momentum into apex and 3 seconds of 2nd gear acceleration before entering the next bend.
You’ll be grinning, with no hooligan stunts required – just fast (almost legal) snaking through the S-bends. You’re going 30-60 mph but it feels faster and way-more-fun than a heavier more powerful car.
At 70 mph in 6th gear with the top up the engine and tire noise are not intrusive. You can have a conversation in fairly normal tones. The head rest speakers and speed sensitive volume adjustment work quite well to deliver good sound.
As a daily driver, your size matters. At 5’-10” / 165 lbs. I am 3 notches from maximum seat travel and find the seats very comfortable and supportive – no sliding around, even without huge side bolsters. I have plenty of room for my U.S. size 9.5 feet and my knees don't touch the steering wheel, center console or door. However, at 6’-2” or 200+ lbs. you might have issues. Cockpit storage is small and not very convenient. The (extra cost) Mazda cargo net is about $40 on the web and a Rubber Maid bin from the hardware store is around $20. Both will add flexibility when finding a home for your stuff – and when quickly emptying the trunk so you can go to the supermarket for 3 bags of groceries.
The new telescoping steering wheel will help you find a good seat position. The 4.5 cubic ft. trunk is small, but deep and well-shaped. However, the opening is fairly small. Definitely take your “gear” to the dealership and give the trunk and the cockpit cubbies a fit-test when you go for a test drive.
There is no jack and no spare tire – just a compressor that runs off the car battery and injects magic goo into the tire. If you use the compressor and goo I believe you may be buying at least one new tire, and possibly a set of 4 (if the surviving 3 are visibly worn). This wake-up call from my long-time Michelin tire store. So keep your mobile phone charged and use the free 3 year Mazda roadside assistance to have the car hauled to the tire store so the flat can be patched!
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How much does it cost to lease a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF in Augusta, GA?
- A Mazda MX-5 Miata RF lease in Augusta, GA starts at about $495 and runs up to $579. Keep in mind that these are estimates and the prices can vary based on a number of factors such as trim level, options, down payment, and length of the lease.
How much does it cost to lease a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 2025 in Augusta, GA?
- It costs between $495 and $579 to lease a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 2025 in Augusta, GA. Note that these are estimates, and the pricing can change based on the vehicle's trim level, installed options, and aspects of the lease such as the down payment, money factor and the lease term.
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