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- $527/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- CardinaleWay Mazda Peoria (1,156 mi away)(1)
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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 $21,460 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Peoria, AZ / 1,156 miles away from Des Moines, IA
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0655916
Stock: BS2117
Listed since: 06-13-2025 - $551/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- CardinaleWay Mazda Peoria (1,156 mi away)(1)
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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 $22,353 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Peoria, AZ / 1,156 miles away from Des Moines, IA
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0656472
Stock: BS2111
Listed since: 06-12-2025 - $578/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Seacoast Mazda (1,166 mi away)
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$578/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,078 Due at signing
$3,078 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $23,323 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Portsmouth, NH / 1,166 miles away from Des Moines, IA
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0656161
Stock: N6597
Listed since: 06-19-2025 - $556/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 (1,166 mi away)
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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 $22,508 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Portsmouth, NH / 1,166 miles away from Des Moines, IA
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0655608
Stock: N6548
Listed since: 06-13-2025 - $553/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Seacoast Mazda (1,166 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 $22,425 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Portsmouth, NH / 1,166 miles away from Des Moines, IA
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0654396
Stock: N6267
Listed since: 06-10-2025 - $565/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Alden Mazda (1,170 mi away)
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$565/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,065 Due at signing
$3,065 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,839 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Fairhaven, MA / 1,170 miles away from Des Moines, IA
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 - $556/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Deep Crystal Blue MicaDeep Crystal Blue Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Alden Mazda (1,170 mi away)
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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 $22,513 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Fairhaven, MA / 1,170 miles away from Des Moines, IA
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 - New Listing$494/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Deep Crystal Blue MicaDeep Crystal Blue Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Findlay Mazda (1,212 mi away)
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$494/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,994 Due at signing
$2,994 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,286 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Henderson, NV / 1,212 miles away from Des Moines, IA
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VIN: JM1NDAM7XS0656586
Stock: 76526
Listed since: 06-21-2025 - New Listing$533/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Findlay Mazda (1,212 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 $21,678 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Henderson, NV / 1,212 miles away from Des Moines, IA
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VIN: JM1NDAM73S0656350
Stock: 76521
Listed since: 06-21-2025 - $619/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black Nappa premium leather/alcantaraBlack Nappa premium leather/alcantara
- 4cyl manual
- Findlay Mazda (1,212 mi away)
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$619/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,119 Due at signing
$3,119 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $24,791 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Henderson, NV / 1,212 miles away from Des Moines, IA
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VIN: JM1NDAL7XS0654466
Stock: 76505
Listed since: 06-16-2025 - Arriving Soon$533/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Findlay Mazda (1,212 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 $21,678 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Henderson, NV / 1,212 miles away from Des Moines, IA
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VIN: JM1NDAM73S0654341
Stock: 76540
Listed since: 06-26-2025 - Arriving Soon$534/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- CardinaleWay Mazda Las Vegas (1,220 mi away)(1)
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$534/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,034 Due at signing
$3,034 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,733 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Las Vegas, NV / 1,220 miles away from Des Moines, IA
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VIN: JM1NDAM71S0657545
Stock: S0657545O
Listed since: 06-02-2025 - Arriving Soon$624/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black Nappa premium leather/alcantaraBlack Nappa premium leather/alcantara
- 4cyl manual
- CardinaleWay Mazda Las Vegas (1,220 mi away)(1)
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$624/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,124 Due at signing
$3,124 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $24,975 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Las Vegas, NV / 1,220 miles away from Des Moines, IA
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VIN: JM1NDAL72S0653215
Stock: MS1099
Listed since: 01-24-2025 - $600/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Knudtsen Foothills Mazda (1,237 mi away)
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$600/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,100 Due at signing
$3,100 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $24,099 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Spokane, WA / 1,237 miles away from Des Moines, IA
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club Jet Black Mica RWD 6-Speed Manual 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 9 Speakers, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning,...
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAL75R0608649
Stock: 224055
Listed since: 11-06-2024 - $516/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Southern Palms Mazda (1,281 mi away)(2)
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$516/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,016 Due at signing
$3,016 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,077 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Royal Palm Beach, FL / 1,281 miles away from Des Moines, IA
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Jet Black Mica RWD 6-Speed Manual 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V**USB PORTS.Must finance with MDFS to receive spec...
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VIN: JM1NDAM75S0651960
Stock: 0651960
Listed since: 02-14-2025 - $535/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Southern Palms Mazda (1,281 mi away)(2)
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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 $21,753 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Royal Palm Beach, FL / 1,281 miles away from Des Moines, IA
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Soul Red Crystal Metallic RWD 6-Speed Manual 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V**USB PORTS.Must finance with MDFS to r...
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VIN: JM1NDAM71S0653821
Stock: 0653821
Listed since: 06-20-2025 - $560/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Southern Palms Mazda (1,281 mi away)(2)
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$560/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,060 Due at signing
$3,060 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,653 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Royal Palm Beach, FL / 1,281 miles away from Des Moines, IA
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Soul Red Crystal Metallic RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V**USB PORTS.Must finance with MDFS t...
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VIN: JM1NDAM71S0654323
Stock: 0654323
Listed since: 06-20-2025 - $556/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Southern Palms Mazda (1,281 mi away)(2)
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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 $22,519 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Royal Palm Beach, FL / 1,281 miles away from Des Moines, IA
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Soul Red Crystal Metallic RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V**USB PORTS.Must finance with MDFS t...
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VIN: JM1NDAM73S0652654
Stock: 0652654
Listed since: 06-20-2025 - $542/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Coconut Creek Mazda (1,306 mi away)(1)
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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 $22,013 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Coconut Creek, FL / 1,306 miles away from Des Moines, IA
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Aero Gray Metallic The Mazda store that gives you MORE!!, Value pricing made us #1, customer service keeps us t...
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VIN: JM1NDAM77S0654942
Stock: C251929
Listed since: 06-13-2025 - New Listing$630/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
- Coconut Creek Mazda (1,306 mi away)(1)
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$630/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,130 Due at signing
$3,130 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $25,175 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Coconut Creek, FL / 1,306 miles away from Des Moines, IA
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club Soul Red Crystal Metallic The Mazda store that gives you MORE!!, Value pricing made us #1, customer service keeps us the...
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VIN: JM1NDAL7XS0656637
Stock: C251938
Listed since: 06-20-2025 - New Listing$537/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Coconut Creek Mazda (1,306 mi away)(1)
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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 $21,817 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Coconut Creek, FL / 1,306 miles away from Des Moines, IA
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Soul Red Crystal Metallic The Mazda store that gives you MORE!!, Value pricing made us #1, customer service kee...
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VIN: JM1NDAM77S0653077
Stock: C251490
Listed since: 06-23-2025
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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 Des Moines, IA?
- A Mazda MX-5 Miata RF lease in Des Moines, IA starts at about $494 and runs up to $629. 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 Des Moines, IA?
- It costs between $494 and $629 to lease a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 2025 in Des Moines, IA. 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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