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- Arriving Soon$553/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Wayne Mazda (1,004 mi away)(2)
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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 $22,404 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 Wayne, NJ / 1,004 miles away from Des Moines, IA
Jet Black Mica 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V26/35 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM71S0653818
Stock: 253604
Listed since: 02-04-2025 - $575/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Mazda of Valley Stream (1,035 mi away)
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$575/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,075 Due at signing
$3,075 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $23,210 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 Valley Stream, NY / 1,035 miles away from Des Moines, IA
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM72R0608526
Stock: M41386 - $541/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Empire Mazda of Huntington (1,051 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 $21,970 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 Huntington Station, NY / 1,051 miles away from Des Moines, IA
Red 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Manual 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V26/34 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0655320
Stock: S0655320O
Listed since: 03-13-2025 - $572/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
- Empire Mazda of Huntington (1,051 mi away)
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$572/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,072 Due at signing
$3,072 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $23,091 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 Huntington Station, NY / 1,051 miles away from Des Moines, IA
White 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V26/35 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0655429
Stock: S0655429O
Listed since: 03-15-2025 - $534/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Empire Mazda of Huntington (1,051 mi away)
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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 $21,719 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 Huntington Station, NY / 1,051 miles away from Des Moines, IA
Gray 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Manual 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V26/34 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM71S0655455
Stock: S0655455O
Listed since: 03-25-2025 - Arriving Soon$539/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Empire Mazda of Huntington (1,051 mi away)
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$539/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,039 Due at signing
$3,039 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,912 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 Huntington Station, NY / 1,051 miles away from Des Moines, IA
Soul Red Crystal Metallic 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Manual 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V26/34 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM78S0653346
Stock: S0653346O
Listed since: 01-28-2025 - $556/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl manual
- Empire Mazda of Huntington (1,051 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 $22,533 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 Huntington Station, NY / 1,051 miles away from Des Moines, IA
Aero Gray Metallic 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V26/35 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0654121
Stock: S0654121O
Listed since: 02-06-2025 - Arriving Soon$553/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Bright Bay Mazda (1,058 mi away)(1)
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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 $22,404 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 Bay Shore, NY / 1,058 miles away from Des Moines, IA
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VIN: JM1NDAM74S0653859
Stock: 653859
Listed since: 01-29-2025 - Arriving Soon$541/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Bright Bay Mazda (1,058 mi away)(1)
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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 $21,962 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 Bay Shore, NY / 1,058 miles away from Des Moines, IA
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VIN: JM1NDAM73S0654291
Stock: 654291
Listed since: 02-11-2025 - $514/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Snowflake White PearlSnowflake White Pearl
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Jenkins Mazda (1,071 mi away)(6)
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$514/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,014 Due at signing
$3,014 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,013 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 May 31, 2025.
Located in Ocala, FL / 1,071 miles away from Des Moines, IA
The price does not include tax, tag, license, an electronic filing fee of $449.00**, a private tag agency fee of $199.00**, and a predelivery service ...
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM77R0609607
Stock: M10881
Listed since: 11-26-2024 - $514/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Snowflake White PearlSnowflake White Pearl
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Jenkins Mazda (1,071 mi away)(6)
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$514/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,014 Due at signing
$3,014 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,013 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 May 31, 2025.
Located in Ocala, FL / 1,071 miles away from Des Moines, IA
The price does not include tax, tag, license, an electronic filing fee of $449.00**, a private tag agency fee of $199.00**, and a predelivery service ...
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM72R0605271
Stock: M10766
Listed since: 09-23-2024 - $554/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero GrayAero Gray
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Jenkins Mazda (1,071 mi away)(6)
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$554/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,054 Due at signing
$3,054 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,440 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 Ocala, FL / 1,071 miles away from Des Moines, IA
The price does not include tax, tag, license, an electronic filing fee of $449.00**, a private tag agency fee of $199.00**, and a predelivery service ...
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM74R0606647
Stock: M10793
Listed since: 10-08-2024 - $553/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Snowflake White PearlSnowflake White Pearl
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Jenkins Mazda (1,071 mi away)(6)
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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 $22,420 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 Ocala, FL / 1,071 miles away from Des Moines, IA
The price does not include tax, tag, license, an electronic filing fee of $449.00**, a private tag agency fee of $199.00**, and a predelivery service ...
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM72R0609496
Stock: M10880
Listed since: 11-26-2024 - $538/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Zircon Sand MetallicZircon Sand Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Jenkins Mazda (1,071 mi away)(6)
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$538/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,038 Due at signing
$3,038 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,877 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 Ocala, FL / 1,071 miles away from Des Moines, IA
The price does not include tax, tag, license, an electronic filing fee of $449.00**, a private tag agency fee of $199.00**, and a predelivery service ...
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM72R0609949
Stock: M10913
Listed since: 12-16-2024 - $515/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero GrayAero Gray
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Jenkins Mazda (1,071 mi away)(6)
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$515/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,015 Due at signing
$3,015 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,033 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 Ocala, FL / 1,071 miles away from Des Moines, IA
The price does not include tax, tag, license, an electronic filing fee of $449.00**, a private tag agency fee of $199.00**, and a predelivery service ...
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM73R0607577
Stock: M10801
Listed since: 10-18-2024 - $559/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Jenkins Mazda (1,071 mi away)(6)
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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 $22,633 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 Ocala, FL / 1,071 miles away from Des Moines, IA
The price does not include tax, tag, license, an electronic filing fee of $449.00**, a private tag agency fee of $199.00**, and a predelivery service ...
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM73R0608292
Stock: M10884
Listed since: 11-26-2024 - $543/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Jenkins Mazda (1,071 mi away)(6)
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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 $22,034 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 Ocala, FL / 1,071 miles away from Des Moines, IA
The price does not include tax, tag, license, an electronic filing fee of $449.00**, a private tag agency fee of $199.00**, and a predelivery service ...
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM76R0601627
Stock: M10429
Listed since: 03-26-2024 - $629/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Jenkins Mazda (1,071 mi away)(6)
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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 $25,156 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 Ocala, FL / 1,071 miles away from Des Moines, IA
The price does not include tax, tag, license, an electronic filing fee of $449.00**, a private tag agency fee of $199.00**, and a predelivery service ...
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAL76R0608871
Stock: M10886
Listed since: 11-27-2024 - $624/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Deep Crystal Blue MicaDeep Crystal Blue Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Jenkins Mazda (1,071 mi away)(6)
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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 $24,958 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 Ocala, FL / 1,071 miles away from Des Moines, IA
The price does not include tax, tag, license, an electronic filing fee of $449.00**, a private tag agency fee of $199.00**, and a predelivery service ...
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAL76R0609406
Stock: M10925
Listed since: 12-23-2024 - $527/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero GrayAero Gray
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl manual
- Jenkins Mazda (1,071 mi away)(6)
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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 $21,470 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 Ocala, FL / 1,071 miles away from Des Moines, IA
The price does not include tax, tag, license, an electronic filing fee of $449.00**, a private tag agency fee of $199.00**, and a predelivery service ...
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM7XR0609682
Stock: M10872
Listed since: 11-25-2024 - $633/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Daytona Mazda (1,106 mi away)
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$633/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,133 Due at signing
$3,133 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $25,293 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 / 1,106 miles away from Des Moines, IA
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V RWD 6-Speed Manual Jet Black MicaThis vehicle includes a Lifetime Limited Non-Factory Powertrai...
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAL74R0609792
Stock: MR1977
Listed since: 12-23-2024
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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 $514 and runs up to $633. 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 $533 and $571 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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