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- $542/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- JC Lewis Mazda (1,214 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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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 $22,007 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Savannah, GA / 1,214 miles away from Lubbock, TX
Machine Gray Metallic 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16VFor your peace of mind we have included o...
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VIN: JM1NDAM72S0652225
Stock: MX55005
Listed since: 02-19-2025 - $565/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Classic Mazda Westside (1,228 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 $22,832 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 Cleveland, OH / 1,228 miles away from Lubbock, TX
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VIN: JM1NDAM74S0651884
Stock: R15036
Listed since: 02-08-2025 - Arriving Soon$561/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Knudtsen Foothills Mazda (1,262 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$561/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,061 Due at signing
$3,061 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,678 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 May 31, 2025.
Located in Spokane, WA / 1,262 miles away from Lubbock, TX
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VIN: JM1NDAM71S0655939
Stock: 225037
Listed since: 04-11-2025 - $662/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Knudtsen Foothills Mazda (1,262 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$662/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,162 Due at signing
$3,162 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $26,322 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 / 1,262 miles away from Lubbock, TX
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAL75R0608649
Stock: 224055
Listed since: 11-06-2024 - $633/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Daytona Mazda (1,266 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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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 / 1,266 miles away from Lubbock, TX
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 - $551/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Daytona Mazda (1,266 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$551/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,051 Due at signing
$3,051 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,327 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Daytona Beach, FL / 1,266 miles away from Lubbock, TX
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V RWD 6-Speed Automatic Jet Black MicaThis vehicle includes a Lifetime Limited Non-Facto...
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM73R0608647
Stock: MR1980
Listed since: 11-21-2024 - $541/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Zircon Sand MetallicZircon Sand Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Daytona Mazda (1,266 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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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 $21,994 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 / 1,266 miles away from Lubbock, TX
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V RWD 6-Speed Automatic Zircon Sand MetallicThis vehicle includes a Lifetime Limited Non...
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30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM75R0602655
Stock: MR1682
Listed since: 04-26-2024 - $503/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl manual
- Daytona Mazda (1,266 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$503/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,003 Due at signing
$3,003 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,601 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 / 1,266 miles away from Lubbock, TX
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V RWD 6-Speed Manual Aero Gray MetallicThis vehicle includes a Lifetime Limited Non-Fact...
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VIN: JM1NDAM72S0650006
Stock: MS1308
Listed since: 01-21-2025 - $501/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Snowflake White Pearl MicaSnowflake White Pearl Mica
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl manual
- Classic Mazda (1,269 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$501/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,001 Due at signing
$3,001 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,541 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Orlando, FL / 1,269 miles away from Lubbock, TX
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0650778
Stock: S0650778
Listed since: 04-19-2025 - $665/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Deep Crystal Blue MicaDeep Crystal Blue Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Budd Baer Mazda (1,281 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$665/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,165 Due at signing
$3,165 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $26,454 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 Washington, PA / 1,281 miles away from Lubbock, TX
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAL72R0609760
Stock: 245728
Listed since: 12-26-2024 - $553/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Snowflake White PearlSnowflake White Pearl
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl manual
- Budd Baer Mazda (1,281 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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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 $22,411 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 Washington, PA / 1,281 miles away from Lubbock, TX
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29 Combined MPG (26 City/34 Highway)
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VIN: JM1NDAM78R0609969
Stock: 245729
Listed since: 01-02-2025 - Arriving Soon$569/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Budd Baer Mazda (1,281 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$569/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,069 Due at signing
$3,069 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,974 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 Washington, PA / 1,281 miles away from Lubbock, TX
*Freshly Serviced*.What Does Budd Baer Mazda Offer Drivers from Washington, Canonsburg, St. Clairsville, Bethel Park and Wheeling? Truly Exceptional ...
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VIN: JM1NDAM75S0652204
Stock: 255351
Listed since: 12-19-2024 - $519/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl manual
- Southern States Mazda (1,333 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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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 $21,191 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Raleigh, NC / 1,333 miles away from Lubbock, TX
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VIN: JM1NDAM73S0653769
Stock: 653769
Listed since: 02-21-2025 - $540/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Southern States Mazda (1,333 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$540/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,040 Due at signing
$3,040 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,944 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Raleigh, NC / 1,333 miles away from Lubbock, TX
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0653541
Stock: 653541
Listed since: 02-03-2025 - $516/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Southern States Mazda (1,333 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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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 $21,076 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Raleigh, NC / 1,333 miles away from Lubbock, TX
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0655659
Stock: 655659
Listed since: 04-18-2025 - $533/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Southern States Mazda (1,333 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$533/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,033 Due at signing
$3,033 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,697 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Raleigh, NC / 1,333 miles away from Lubbock, TX
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 6-Speed Automatic Machine Gray Metallic RWD
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VIN: JM1NDAM72S0650216
Stock: M69344
Listed since: 01-24-2025 - Arriving Soon$550/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Snowflake White Pearl MicaSnowflake White Pearl Mica
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl manual
- Mazda of Gladstone (1,363 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$550/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,050 Due at signing
$3,050 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,310 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 Gladstone, OR / 1,363 miles away from Lubbock, TX
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VIN: JM1NDAM74S0656115
Stock: S0656115
Listed since: 04-06-2025 - Arriving Soon$568/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Mazda of Gladstone (1,363 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$568/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,068 Due at signing
$3,068 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,930 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Gladstone, OR / 1,363 miles away from Lubbock, TX
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VIN: JM1NDAM78S0653492
Stock: S0653492
Listed since: 04-28-2025 - Arriving Soon$547/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Mazda of Salem (1,365 mi away)
- 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 $22,187 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 Salem, OR / 1,365 miles away from Lubbock, TX
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0654303
Stock: M11415
Listed since: 02-07-2025 - Arriving Soon$547/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Dogwood Mazda (1,373 mi away)
- 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 $22,202 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 Winchester, VA / 1,373 miles away from Lubbock, TX
Aero Gray Metallic 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand TouringDogwood Automotive of Winchester, home of Dogwood Mazda, Volkswagen of Winchester, and Volvo...
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VIN: JM1NDAM7XS0652277
Stock: S0652277
Listed since: 01-14-2025 - Arriving Soon$518/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Deep Crystal Blue MicaDeep Crystal Blue Mica
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl manual
- Dogwood Mazda (1,373 mi away)
- Final assembly in Japan
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$518/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,018 Due at signing
$3,018 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,142 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 Winchester, VA / 1,373 miles away from Lubbock, TX
Crystal Blue 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand TouringDogwood Automotive of Winchester, home of Dogwood Mazda, Volkswagen of Winchester, and Volvo Cars ...
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VIN: JM1NDAM7XS0655311
Stock: S0655311
Listed since: 03-13-2025
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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 Lubbock, TX?
- A Mazda MX-5 Miata RF lease in Lubbock, TX starts at about $501 and runs up to $665. 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 Lubbock, TX?
- It costs between $501 and $568 to lease a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 2025 in Lubbock, TX. 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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