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- $532/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- McDonald Mazda West (1,496 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$532/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,032 Due at signing
$3,032 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,644 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 Lakewood, CO
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VIN: JM1NDAM75S0650341
Stock: MWS0650341
Listed since: 02-04-2025 - $546/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- McDonald Mazda West (1,496 mi away)
- 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 $22,150 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 Lakewood, CO
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VIN: JM1NDAM7XS0654711
Stock: MWS0654711B
Listed since: 04-11-2025 - $693/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Bob Smith Mazda (1,667 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$693/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,193 Due at signing
$3,193 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $27,457 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 Billings, MT
Great choice on this 2024MazdaMX-5 Miata RFClub with Soul Red Crystal Metallic color and Black color. Whether you are waiting for your vehicle to get...
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAL75R0605749
Stock: Z24178
Listed since: 09-23-2024 - $678/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Zircon Sand MetallicZircon Sand Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Bob Smith Mazda (1,667 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$678/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,178 Due at signing
$3,178 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $26,890 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 Billings, MT
Great choice on this 2024MazdaMX-5 Miata RFClub with Zircon Sand Metallic color and Black color. Whether you are waiting for your vehicle to get serv...
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAL75R0606674
Stock: Z24180
Listed since: 10-01-2024 - Arriving Soon$504/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- CardinaleWay Mazda Peoria (1,982 mi away)(3)
- Final assembly in Japan
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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 $20,632 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 Peoria, AZ
26/34 City/Highway MPG Phoenix's New Mazda Vehicle in Peoria, Glendale, Scottsdale, Avondale!! Internet price includes $750 finance bonus cash only a...
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0653880
Stock: BS1856
Listed since: 02-20-2025 - Arriving Soon$511/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
- CardinaleWay Mazda Peoria (1,982 mi away)(3)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$511/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,011 Due at signing
$3,011 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,914 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 Peoria, AZ
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VIN: JM1NDAM72S0653505
Stock: BS1855
Listed since: 02-20-2025 - Arriving Soon$622/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 (2,088 mi away)(1)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$622/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,122 Due at signing
$3,122 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $24,906 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 Las Vegas, NV
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VIN: JM1NDAL72S0653215
Stock: S0653215O
Listed since: 01-24-2025 - $524/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- CardinaleWay Mazda Las Vegas (2,088 mi away)(1)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$524/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,024 Due at signing
$3,024 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,379 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 Las Vegas, NV
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VIN: JM1NDAM73S0650161
Stock: MS606
Listed since: 01-24-2025 - Arriving Soon$549/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
- CardinaleWay Mazda Las Vegas (2,088 mi away)(1)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$549/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,049 Due at signing
$3,049 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,268 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 Las Vegas, NV
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0654104
Stock: S0654104O
Listed since: 02-03-2025 - $572/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- CardinaleWay Mazda Las Vegas (2,088 mi away)(1)
- Final assembly in Japan
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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 $23,084 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 Las Vegas, NV
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0651185
Stock: MS576
Listed since: 12-20-2024 - Arriving Soon$565/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Knudtsen Foothills Mazda (2,093 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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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 $22,834 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 Spokane, WA
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VIN: JM1NDAM71S0655939
Stock: 225037
Listed since: 04-11-2025 - $663/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Knudtsen Foothills Mazda (2,093 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$663/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,163 Due at signing
$3,163 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $26,362 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 Spokane, WA
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAL75R0608649
Stock: 224055
Listed since: 11-06-2024 - $558/mo est.$2,500 down
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Alexander Flight Line Mazda (2,134 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$558/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,058 Due at signing
$3,058 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,604 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 Yuma, AZ
This 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring is offered to you for sale by Bill Alexanders Flightline Mazda Mitsubishi. Based on the superb condition o...
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VIN: JM1NDAM79S0651850
Stock: M1248
Listed since: 01-30-2025 - $534/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Riverside Mazda (2,254 mi away)(29)
- Final assembly in Japan
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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 $21,709 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 Riverside, CA
WHEEL LOCKS, FIRST AID KIT, BLACK, LEATHER-TRIMMED UPHOLSTERY, ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS, AERO GRAY METALLIC PAINT CHARGE, AERO GRAY METALLIC, Wheels: 17...
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VIN: JM1NDAM72S0650278
Stock: M5008
Listed since: 01-16-2025 - $548/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Mazda of Escondido (2,257 mi away)
- 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 $22,230 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 Escondido, CA
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
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VIN: JM1NDAM72S0650068
Stock: 28151T
Listed since: 04-11-2025 - $615/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
- AutoNation Mazda Carlsbad (2,268 mi away)(8)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$615/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,115 Due at signing
$3,115 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $24,651 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 Carlsbad, CA
Leather Seats,Aero Gray Metallic Paint Charge,Black Lug Nuts & Black Wheel Locks,Keyless Start,Rear Spoiler,Convertible Hardtop,Aero Gray Metallic,Bla...
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VIN: JM1NDAL74S0650557
Stock: S0650557
Listed since: 01-15-2025 - $547/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- AutoNation Mazda Carlsbad (2,268 mi away)(8)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$547/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,047 Due at signing
$3,047 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,182 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 Carlsbad, CA
Appearance Package,Soul Red Crystal Metallic Paint Charge,Leather Seats,Navigation System,Roadside Assistance Kit,Wheel Locks,Keyless Start,Convertibl...
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VIN: JM1NDAM75S0651358
Stock: S0651358
Listed since: 01-30-2025 - $620/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
- AutoNation Mazda Carlsbad (2,268 mi away)(8)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$620/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,120 Due at signing
$3,120 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $24,827 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 Carlsbad, CA
Soul Red Crystal Metallic Paint Charge,Leather Seats,Black Lug Nuts & Black Wheel Locks,Keyless Start,Rear Spoiler,Convertible Hardtop,Black; Nappa Le...
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VIN: JM1NDAL71S0650595
Stock: S0650595
Listed since: 01-15-2025 - $514/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- AutoNation Mazda Carlsbad (2,268 mi away)(8)
- Final assembly in Japan
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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 $20,996 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 Carlsbad, CA
Leather Seats,Navigation System,All Weather Floor Mats,Wheel Locks,Keyless Start,First Aid Kit,Convertible Hardtop,Black; Leather-Trimmed Upholstery,J...
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0651739
Stock: S0651739
Listed since: 02-04-2025 - $562/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Browning Mazda (2,292 mi away)(21)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$562/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,062 Due at signing
$3,062 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,718 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 Cerritos, CA
Machine Gray Metallic 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0655513
Stock: 12507004
Listed since: 03-18-2025 - $533/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Browning Mazda (2,292 mi away)(21)
- 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 $21,682 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 Cerritos, CA
Aero Gray 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: JM1NDAM73S0651200
Stock: 12507003
Listed since: 01-16-2025
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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 the District of Columbia?
- A Mazda MX-5 Miata RF lease in the District of Columbia starts at about $503 and runs up to $693. 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 the District of Columbia?
- It costs between $503 and $622 to lease a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 2025 in the District of Columbia. 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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