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- $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
- Empire Mazda of Huntington (985 mi away)
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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 $21,136 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 Huntington Station, NY / 985 miles away from Memphis, TN
Blue 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: JM1NDAM76S0656861
Stock: S0656861O
Listed since: 06-06-2025 - $557/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 (985 mi away)
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$557/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,057 Due at signing
$3,057 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,536 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 Huntington Station, NY / 985 miles away from Memphis, TN
White 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16VRecent Arrival! 26/35 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0655429
Stock: M131995
Listed since: 06-09-2025 - $519/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Empire Mazda of Huntington (985 mi away)
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$519/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,019 Due at signing
$3,019 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,198 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 Huntington Station, NY / 985 miles away from Memphis, TN
Gray 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Manual 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16VRecent Arrival! 26/34 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM71S0655455
Stock: M131996
Listed since: 06-09-2025 - $525/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 (985 mi away)
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$525/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,025 Due at signing
$3,025 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,399 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 Huntington Station, NY / 985 miles away from Memphis, TN
Soul Red Crystal Metallic 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Manual 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16VRecent Arrival! 26/34 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM78S0653346
Stock: M132036
Listed since: 06-18-2025 - $541/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 (985 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 $21,991 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 Huntington Station, NY / 985 miles away from Memphis, TN
Aero Gray Metallic 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16VRecent Arrival! 26/35 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM70S0654121
Stock: M132038
Listed since: 06-18-2025 - New Listing$538/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Bright Bay Mazda (989 mi away)(1)
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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 $21,858 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 Bay Shore, NY / 989 miles away from Memphis, TN
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VIN: JM1NDAM74S0653859
Stock: M250989
Listed since: 06-20-2025 - New Listing$526/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Bright Bay Mazda (989 mi away)(1)
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$526/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,026 Due at signing
$3,026 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,448 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 Bay Shore, NY / 989 miles away from Memphis, TN
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VIN: JM1NDAM73S0654291
Stock: M250988
Listed since: 06-20-2025 - $643/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Deep Crystal Blue MicaDeep Crystal Blue Mica
- Interior color: Black Nappa premium leather/alcantaraBlack Nappa premium leather/alcantara
- 4cyl manual
- Mazda 112 (1,004 mi away)
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$643/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,143 Due at signing
$3,143 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $25,641 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 Medford, NY / 1,004 miles away from Memphis, TN
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VIN: JM1NDAL75S0656383
Stock: MH1036
Listed since: 06-12-2025 - $646/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
- Whaling City Mazda (1,059 mi away)
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$646/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,146 Due at signing
$3,146 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $25,738 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 New London, CT / 1,059 miles away from Memphis, TN
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club Jet Black Mica 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V CALL WHALING CITY MAZDA FOR AVAILABILITY 860-443-2489. 26/34 City/Highway MPG 6-...
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VIN: JM1NDAL70S0657246
Stock: S0657246
Listed since: 05-26-2025 - $494/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- McGee Mazda of Claremont (1,100 mi away)(1)
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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 $20,295 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 Claremont, NH / 1,100 miles away from Memphis, TN
Aero Gray Metallic 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Manual 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V*Why Buy at McGee Mazda Claremont*-- Complete...
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VIN: JM1NDAM73S0655277
Stock: 25488
Listed since: 06-06-2025 - $499/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- McGee Mazda of Claremont (1,100 mi away)(1)
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$499/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,999 Due at signing
$2,999 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,468 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 Claremont, NH / 1,100 miles away from Memphis, TN
Soul Red Crystal Metallic 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Manual 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V*Why Buy at McGee Mazda Claremont*-- C...
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VIN: JM1NDAM7XS0654594
Stock: 25489
Listed since: 06-06-2025 - $654/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
- Sentry West Mazda (1,102 mi away)
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$654/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,154 Due at signing
$3,154 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $26,049 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 Shrewsbury, MA / 1,102 miles away from Memphis, TN
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VIN: JM1NDAL71S0655196
Stock: 53155
Listed since: 06-10-2025 - $548/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
- Ira Mazda (1,124 mi away)
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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 $22,241 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 Westwood, MA / 1,124 miles away from Memphis, TN
Navigation, Heated Leather Seats, Alloy Wheels, Back-Up Camera, Premium Sound System. Snowflake White Pearl Mica exterior and Tan interior. Warranty 5...
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VIN: JM1NDAM75S0650453
Stock: S0650453
Listed since: 03-17-2025 - New Listing$540/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Ira Mazda (1,124 mi away)
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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 $21,940 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 Westwood, MA / 1,124 miles away from Memphis, TN
Navigation, Heated Leather Seats, ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS, Aluminum Wheels, Back-Up Camera, Premium Sound System. Jet Black Mica exterior and Black int...
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VIN: JM1NDAM7XS0652182
Stock: S0652182
Listed since: 06-20-2025 - Arriving Soon$663/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
- Ira Mazda (1,124 mi away)
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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 $26,357 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 Westwood, MA / 1,124 miles away from Memphis, TN
Heated Leather Seats, SOUL RED CRYSTAL METALLIC PAINT CHARG... Alloy Wheels, Back-Up Camera, Premium Sound System, Satellite Radio. Soul Red Crystal M...
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VIN: JM1NDAL76S0654531
Stock: S0654531
Listed since: 06-20-2025 - $557/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Alden Mazda (1,126 mi away)
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$557/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,057 Due at signing
$3,057 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,565 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 / 1,126 miles away from Memphis, TN
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 - $548/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Deep Crystal Blue MicaDeep Crystal Blue Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Alden Mazda (1,126 mi away)
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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 $22,242 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 / 1,126 miles away from Memphis, TN
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 - Arriving Soon$670/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
- Werner Mazda (1,131 mi away)
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$670/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,170 Due at signing
$3,170 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $26,625 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 Manchester, NH / 1,131 miles away from Memphis, TN
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VIN: JM1NDAL75S0656948
Stock: JM1NDAL75S0656948 - Arriving Soon$654/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
- Werner Mazda (1,131 mi away)
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$654/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,154 Due at signing
$3,154 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $26,038 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 Manchester, NH / 1,131 miles away from Memphis, TN
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VIN: JM1NDAL75S0656884
Stock: JM1NDAL75S0656884 - Arriving Soon$555/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Werner Mazda (1,131 mi away)
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$555/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,055 Due at signing
$3,055 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,472 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 Manchester, NH / 1,131 miles away from Memphis, TN
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VIN: JM1NDAM78S0657641
Stock: JM1NDAM78S0657641 - Arriving Soon$649/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Deep Crystal Blue MicaDeep Crystal Blue Mica
- Interior color: Black Nappa premium leather/alcantaraBlack Nappa premium leather/alcantara
- 4cyl manual
- Werner Mazda (1,131 mi away)
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$649/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,149 Due at signing
$3,149 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $25,870 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 Manchester, NH / 1,131 miles away from Memphis, TN
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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 Memphis, TN?
- A Mazda MX-5 Miata RF lease in Memphis, TN starts at about $494 and runs up to $670. 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 Memphis, TN?
- It costs between $494 and $670 to lease a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 2025 in Memphis, TN. 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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