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- $552/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Bob Penkhus Mazda At Powers (885 mi away)
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$552/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,052 Due at signing
$3,052 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,380 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO / 885 miles away from Aurora, IL
Includes 7yr/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty at no additional cost. Se Habla Espanol Active Market Pricing makes the whole buying experience ...
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0656519
Stock: W25M573
Listed since: 06-26-2025 - Arriving Soon$491/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- McDonald Mazda West (889 mi away)
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$491/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,991 Due at signing
$2,991 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,171 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Lakewood, CO / 889 miles away from Aurora, IL
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VIN: JM1NDAM78S0658031
Stock: MWS0658031
Listed since: 06-24-2025 - $505/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- McDonald Mazda West (889 mi away)
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$505/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,005 Due at signing
$3,005 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,665 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Lakewood, CO / 889 miles away from Aurora, IL
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VIN: JM1NDAM75S0650341
Stock: MWS0650341
Listed since: 02-04-2025 - Arriving Soon$541/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl automatic
- McDonald Mazda West (889 mi away)
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$541/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,041 Due at signing
$3,041 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,981 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Lakewood, CO / 889 miles away from Aurora, IL
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VIN: JM1NDAM79S0656983
Stock: MWS0656983
Listed since: 05-13-2025 - $519/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- McDonald Mazda West (889 mi away)
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$519/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,019 Due at signing
$3,019 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,181 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Lakewood, CO / 889 miles away from Aurora, IL
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VIN: JM1NDAM7XS0654711
Stock: MWS0654711
Listed since: 06-12-2025 - Arriving Soon$551/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Bob Penkhus Mazda (892 mi away)
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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 $22,337 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO / 892 miles away from Aurora, IL
Complimentary 7 Year 100,000 Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty We take the Mazda Factory Powertrain Coverage and Extend it!26/35 City/Highway MPG2025 M...
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VIN: JM1NDAM79S0656904
Stock: 25M281
Listed since: 05-09-2025 - $519/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
- Bob Penkhus Mazda (892 mi away)
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$519/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,019 Due at signing
$3,019 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,169 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO / 892 miles away from Aurora, IL
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VIN: JM1NDAM74S0656759
Stock: 25M280
Listed since: 06-26-2025 - $543/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Seacoast Mazda (897 mi away)
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$543/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,043 Due at signing
$3,043 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,062 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Portsmouth, NH / 897 miles away from Aurora, IL
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0655608
Stock: N6548
Listed since: 06-13-2025 - $566/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Seacoast Mazda (897 mi away)
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$566/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,066 Due at signing
$3,066 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,860 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Portsmouth, NH / 897 miles away from Aurora, IL
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0656161
Stock: N6597
Listed since: 06-19-2025 - $542/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Seacoast Mazda (897 mi away)
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$542/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,042 Due at signing
$3,042 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,995 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Portsmouth, NH / 897 miles away from Aurora, IL
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0654396
Stock: N6267
Listed since: 06-10-2025 - $553/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Alden Mazda (898 mi away)
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$553/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,053 Due at signing
$3,053 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,413 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Fairhaven, MA / 898 miles away from Aurora, IL
SOUL RED CRYSTAL METALLIC PAINT CHARGE, SOUL RED CRYSTAL METALLIC, ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE KIT, CARGO NET, BLACK, LEATHER-TRIMMED UPHOLSTERY, Wheels: 17" ...
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VIN: JM1NDAM77S0655752
Stock: S0655752
Listed since: 04-30-2025 - $544/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Deep Crystal Blue MicaDeep Crystal Blue Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Alden Mazda (898 mi away)
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$544/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,044 Due at signing
$3,044 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,081 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Fairhaven, MA / 898 miles away from Aurora, IL
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE KIT, DEEP CRYSTAL BLUE MICA, CARGO NET, Wheels: 17" Black Metallic Finish Alloy -inc: machining cut, Trunk Rear Cargo Access, Trip...
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VIN: JM1NDAM77S0656092
Stock: S0656092
Listed since: 04-30-2025 - $537/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Gainesville Mazda (900 mi away)
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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 $21,843 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Gainesville, FL / 900 miles away from Aurora, IL
Soul Red Crystal Metallic 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 9 Speakers, ABS b...
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VIN: JM1NDAM7XS0654580
Stock: CRR1028
Listed since: 06-24-2025 - Arriving Soon$504/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Deep Crystal Blue MicaDeep Crystal Blue Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Team Gillman Mazda (902 mi away)
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$504/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,004 Due at signing
$3,004 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,656 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Houston, TX / 902 miles away from Aurora, IL
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VIN: JM1NDAM73S0657059
Stock: M250804
Listed since: 07-03-2025 - Arriving Soon$520/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Team Gillman Mazda (902 mi away)
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$520/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,020 Due at signing
$3,020 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,218 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Houston, TX / 902 miles away from Aurora, IL
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0657055
Stock: M250599
Listed since: 05-31-2025 - Arriving Soon$512/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Team Gillman Mazda (902 mi away)
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$512/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,012 Due at signing
$3,012 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,945 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Houston, TX / 902 miles away from Aurora, IL
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VIN: JM1NDAM72S0657649
Stock: M250803
Listed since: 07-03-2025 - $499/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Team Gillman Mazda (902 mi away)
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$499/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,999 Due at signing
$2,999 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,465 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Houston, TX / 902 miles away from Aurora, IL
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VIN: JM1NDAM79S0650293
Stock: M250283
Listed since: 12-31-2024 - $629/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black Nappa premium leather/alcantaraBlack Nappa premium leather/alcantara
- 4cyl manual
- DeMontrond Mazda (927 mi away)
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$629/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,129 Due at signing
$3,129 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $25,130 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Webster, TX / 927 miles away from Aurora, IL
WARRANTY FOREVER INCLUDED!!! What is covered: Engine | Transmission | Drive Assembly, No deductible, Pays 100% of parts and labor, No maximum mileage ...
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VIN: JM1NDAL77S0657146
Stock: S0657146
Listed since: 05-23-2025 - $533/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- DeMontrond Mazda (927 mi away)
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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 $21,680 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Webster, TX / 927 miles away from Aurora, IL
WARRANTY FOREVER INCLUDED!!! What is covered: Engine | Transmission | Drive Assembly, No deductible, Pays 100% of parts and labor, No maximum mileage ...
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VIN: JM1NDAM78S0655887
Stock: 8S0655887
Listed since: 04-25-2025 - $531/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Snowflake White Pearl MicaSnowflake White Pearl Mica
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl automatic
- DeMontrond Mazda (927 mi away)
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$531/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,031 Due at signing
$3,031 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,627 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Webster, TX / 927 miles away from Aurora, IL
WARRANTY FOREVER INCLUDED!!! What is covered: Engine | Transmission | Drive Assembly, No deductible, Pays 100% of parts and labor, No maximum mileage ...
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VIN: JM1NDAM72S0655920
Stock: S0655920
Listed since: 04-18-2025 - $498/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- DeMontrond Mazda (927 mi away)
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$498/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,998 Due at signing
$2,998 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,415 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Webster, TX / 927 miles away from Aurora, IL
WARRANTY FOREVER INCLUDED!!! What is covered: Engine | Transmission | Drive Assembly, No deductible, Pays 100% of parts and labor, No maximum mileage ...
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VIN: JM1NDAM78S0657591
Stock: S0657591
Listed since: 06-04-2025
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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 Aurora, IL?
- A Mazda MX-5 Miata RF lease in Aurora, IL starts at about $490 and runs up to $628. 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 Aurora, IL?
- It costs between $490 and $628 to lease a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 2025 in Aurora, IL. 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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