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- $511/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Hello Mazda of Valencia (27 mi away)(2)
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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 $20,895 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Santa Clarita, CA / 27 miles away from Palmdale, CA
Introducing the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF in Soul Red Crystal Metallic. This car boasts an engine engine with many features and functionality. At Hello...
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VIN: JM1NDAM72S0654606
Stock: 2N1285
Listed since: 06-18-2025 - Arriving Soon$535/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Hello Mazda of Valencia (27 mi away)(2)
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$535/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,035 Due at signing
$3,035 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,777 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Santa Clarita, CA / 27 miles away from Palmdale, CA
Introducing the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF in Soul Red Crystal Metallic. This car boasts a powerplant engine with many features and functionality. At He...
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VIN: JM1NDAM71S0653575
Stock: 2N1330
Listed since: 07-08-2025 - New Listing$643/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
- Galpin Mazda (32 mi away)(1)
- Home delivery*
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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 $25,645 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in North Hills, CA / 32 miles away from Palmdale, CA
Come down to Galpin Mazda to see this beautiful new arrival. This 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club is an excellent vehicle at an affordable price! This M...
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VIN: JM1NDAL70S0656677
Stock: D251520
Listed since: 07-08-2025 - New Listing$515/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Galpin Mazda (32 mi away)(1)
- Home delivery*
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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 $21,051 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in North Hills, CA / 32 miles away from Palmdale, CA
Come down to Galpin Mazda to see this beautiful new arrival. This 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring is an excellent vehicle at an affordable pric...
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VIN: JM1NDAM75S0656897
Stock: D251517
Listed since: 07-08-2025 - New Listing$537/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Galpin Mazda (32 mi away)(1)
- Home delivery*
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$537/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,037 Due at signing
$3,037 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,826 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in North Hills, CA / 32 miles away from Palmdale, CA
Come down to Galpin Mazda to see this beautiful new arrival. This 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring is an excellent vehicle at an affordable pric...
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0656889
Stock: D251521
Listed since: 07-08-2025 - New Listing$634/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Snowflake White Pearl MicaSnowflake White Pearl Mica
- Interior color: Black Nappa premium leather/alcantaraBlack Nappa premium leather/alcantara
- 4cyl manual
- Galpin Mazda (32 mi away)(1)
- Home delivery*
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$634/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,134 Due at signing
$3,134 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $25,312 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in North Hills, CA / 32 miles away from Palmdale, CA
Come down to Galpin Mazda to see this beautiful new arrival. This 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club is an excellent vehicle at an affordable price! This M...
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VIN: JM1NDAL70S0657036
Stock: D251518
Listed since: 07-08-2025 - New Listing$503/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Deep Crystal Blue MicaDeep Crystal Blue Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Star Mazda (32 mi away)
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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 $20,618 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Glendale, CA / 32 miles away from Palmdale, CA
Deep Crystal Blue Mica Grand Touring 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 26/34 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM79S0657017
Stock: 251249
Listed since: 07-08-2025 - $516/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Star Mazda (32 mi away)
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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 $21,085 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Glendale, CA / 32 miles away from Palmdale, CA
Machine Gray Metallic Grand Touring 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 26/34 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM78S0656215
Stock: 250945
Listed since: 06-12-2025 - $554/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Star Mazda (32 mi away)
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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 $22,450 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Glendale, CA / 32 miles away from Palmdale, CA
Jet Black Mica Grand Touring 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 26/35 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0656326
Stock: 250943
Listed since: 06-11-2025 - New Listing$535/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Culver City Mazda (43 mi away)
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$535/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,035 Due at signing
$3,035 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,773 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Culver City, CA / 43 miles away from Palmdale, CA
**.Please Call For Availability.Machine Gray Metallic 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V26/35 ...
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VIN: JM1NDAM74S0656860
Stock: M251242
Listed since: 05-11-2025 - New Listing$542/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Culver City Mazda (43 mi away)
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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 $22,022 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Culver City, CA / 43 miles away from Palmdale, CA
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VIN: JM1NDAM7XS0656894
Stock: M251241
Listed since: 07-07-2025 - $506/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Fontana Mazda (49 mi away)(1)
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$506/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,006 Due at signing
$3,006 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,725 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Fontana, CA / 49 miles away from Palmdale, CA
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Grand TouringAero Gray Metallic RWD 6-Speed Manual 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 26/34 City/Highway MPGAll prici...
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VIN: JM1NDAM72S0653293
Stock: 71047
Listed since: 06-25-2025 - $534/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Browning Mazda (50 mi away)(23)
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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 $21,727 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Cerritos, CA / 50 miles away from Palmdale, CA
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: JM1NDAM76S0656763
Stock: 12507006
Listed since: 06-25-2025 - Arriving Soon$515/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
- Browning Mazda (50 mi away)(23)
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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 $21,031 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Cerritos, CA / 50 miles away from Palmdale, CA
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VIN: JM1NDAM75S0657757
Stock: 657757
Listed since: 06-07-2025 - $534/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Browning Mazda (50 mi away)(23)
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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 $21,716 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Cerritos, CA / 50 miles away from Palmdale, CA
Machine 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: JM1NDAM70S0655513
Stock: 12507004
Listed since: 06-24-2025 - Arriving Soon$547/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
- Browning Mazda (50 mi away)(23)
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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 $22,180 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Cerritos, CA / 50 miles away from Palmdale, CA
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0658366
Stock: 658366
Listed since: 06-28-2025 - $512/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Deep Crystal Blue MicaDeep Crystal Blue Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Mazda Thousand Oaks (50 mi away)(1)
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$512/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,012 Due at signing
$3,012 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,948 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Thousand Oaks, CA / 50 miles away from Palmdale, CA
Deep Crystal Blue Mica 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: JM1NDAM74S0656325
Stock: M25438
Listed since: 06-09-2025 - $529/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Mazda Thousand Oaks (50 mi away)(1)
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$529/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,029 Due at signing
$3,029 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,535 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Thousand Oaks, CA / 50 miles away from Palmdale, CA
Jet Black Mica 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: JM1NDAM77S0654813
Stock: M25463
Listed since: 06-24-2025 - Arriving Soon$517/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Mazda Thousand Oaks (50 mi away)(1)
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$517/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,017 Due at signing
$3,017 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,121 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Thousand Oaks, CA / 50 miles away from Palmdale, CA
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VIN: JM1NDAM73S0657112
Stock: 657112
Listed since: 05-17-2025 - $506/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Mazda Thousand Oaks (50 mi away)(1)
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$506/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,006 Due at signing
$3,006 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,725 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Thousand Oaks, CA / 50 miles away from Palmdale, CA
Jet Black Mica 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: JM1NDAM73S0656526
Stock: M25454
Listed since: 06-18-2025 - New Listing$549/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl automatic
- South Bay Mazda (53 mi away)
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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 $22,249 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 July 31, 2025.
Located in Torrance, CA / 53 miles away from Palmdale, CA
Aero Gray Metallic 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V 26/35 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM77S0656934
Stock: S0656934
Listed since: 07-07-2025
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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 Palmdale, CA?
- A Mazda MX-5 Miata RF lease in Palmdale, CA starts at about $503 and runs up to $642. 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 Palmdale, CA?
- It costs between $503 and $642 to lease a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 2025 in Palmdale, CA. 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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