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- $527/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Riverside Mazda (5 mi away)(29)
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$527/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,027 Due at signing
$3,027 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,478 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 / 5 miles away from 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 - $555/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Browning Mazda (44 mi away)(20)
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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 $22,480 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 / 44 miles away from Riverside, 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 - $526/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Browning Mazda (44 mi away)(20)
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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 $21,451 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 / 44 miles away from Riverside, 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 - $553/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Browning Mazda (44 mi away)(20)
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$553/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,053 Due at signing
$3,053 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,404 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through May 31, 2025.
Located in Cerritos, CA / 44 miles away from Riverside, CA
Aero Gray Metallic 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring RWD 6-Speed Automatic 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V26/35 City/Highway MPG
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VIN: JM1NDAM71S0650868
Stock: 12507001
Listed since: 01-16-2025 - $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
- AutoNation Mazda Carlsbad (58 mi away)(8)
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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 $24,905 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 / 58 miles away from Riverside, 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 - $538/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- AutoNation Mazda Carlsbad (58 mi away)(8)
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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 $21,873 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 / 58 miles away from Riverside, 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 - $627/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 (58 mi away)(8)
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$627/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,127 Due at signing
$3,127 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $25,082 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 / 58 miles away from Riverside, 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 - $506/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- AutoNation Mazda Carlsbad (58 mi away)(8)
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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 $20,698 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 / 58 miles away from Riverside, 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 - $630/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
- AutoNation Mazda Carlsbad (58 mi away)(8)
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$630/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,130 Due at signing
$3,130 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $25,171 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 / 58 miles away from Riverside, CA
Interior Package,Leather Seats,Snowflake White Pearl Paint Charge,Black Lug Nuts & Black Wheel Locks,Keyless Start,Rear Spoiler,Convertible Hardtop,Bl...
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VIN: JM1NDAL79S0650313
Stock: S0650313
Listed since: 01-22-2025 - $542/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
- South Bay Mazda (58 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 $22,027 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 Torrance, CA / 58 miles away from Riverside, CA
Snowflake White Pearl Mica 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: JM1NDAM75S0651876
Stock: S0651876
Listed since: 02-03-2025 - $540/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Mazda of Escondido (61 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 $21,924 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 / 61 miles away from Riverside, CA
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
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VIN: JM1NDAM72S0650068
Stock: 28151T
Listed since: 04-11-2025 - $529/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Galpin Mazda (66 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 $21,536 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 May 31, 2025.
Located in North Hills, CA / 66 miles away from Riverside, CA
Come down to Galpin Mazda to see this 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring. It's an excellent vehicle at an affordable price that won't last much lo...
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VIN: JM1NDAM76S0650140
Stock: D250542
Listed since: 01-23-2025 - $522/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Galpin Mazda (66 mi away)(1)
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$522/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,022 Due at signing
$3,022 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,285 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 North Hills, CA / 66 miles away from Riverside, CA
Come down to Galpin Mazda to see this 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring. It's an excellent vehicle at an affordable price that won't last much lo...
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VIN: JM1NDAM71S0650045
Stock: D250540
Listed since: 01-23-2025 - $531/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Aero Gray MetallicAero Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Tan Nappa premium leatherTan Nappa premium leather
- 4cyl manual
- Hello Mazda of Valencia (76 mi away)(2)
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$531/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,031 Due at signing
$3,031 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,601 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 Santa Clarita, CA / 76 miles away from Riverside, CA
Introducing the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF in Aero Gray Metallic. This car boasts a powerplant engine with many features and functionality. At Hello Aut...
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VIN: JM1NDAM75S0650078
Stock: 2N1104
Listed since: 04-21-2025 - Arriving Soon$534/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Deep Crystal Blue MicaDeep Crystal Blue Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Mazda Thousand Oaks (86 mi away)(1)
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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 $21,717 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 Thousand Oaks, CA / 86 miles away from Riverside, CA
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VIN: JM1NDAM74S0656325
Stock: 656325
Listed since: 04-19-2025 - Arriving Soon$551/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Mazda Thousand Oaks (86 mi away)(1)
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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 $22,325 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 Thousand Oaks, CA / 86 miles away from Riverside, CA
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VIN: JM1NDAM77S0654813
Stock: 654813
Listed since: 02-28-2025 - Arriving Soon$527/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl manual
- Mazda Thousand Oaks (86 mi away)(1)
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$527/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,027 Due at signing
$3,027 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,485 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 Thousand Oaks, CA / 86 miles away from Riverside, CA
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VIN: JM1NDAM73S0656526
Stock: 656526
Listed since: 04-26-2025 - Arriving Soon$562/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Mazda Thousand Oaks (86 mi away)(1)
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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 $22,744 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 Thousand Oaks, CA / 86 miles away from Riverside, CA
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VIN: JM1NDAM71S0656640
Stock: 656640
Listed since: 04-26-2025 - $547/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Oxnard Mazda (105 mi away)
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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 Oxnard, CA / 105 miles away from Riverside, CA
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VIN: JM1NDAM72S0650300
Stock: S0650300
Listed since: 01-15-2025 - $549/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Deep Crystal Blue MicaDeep Crystal Blue Mica
- 4cyl automatic
- Oxnard Mazda (105 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 $22,257 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 Oxnard, CA / 105 miles away from Riverside, CA
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VIN: JM1NDAM7XS0650271
Stock: S0650271
Listed since: 01-15-2025 - $556/mo est.$2,500 down
- Interior color: Black leatherBlack leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Alexander Flight Line Mazda (182 mi away)
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$556/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,056 Due at signing
$3,056 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,502 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 / 182 miles away from Riverside, CA
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
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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 Riverside, CA?
- A Mazda MX-5 Miata RF lease in Riverside, CA starts at about $505 and runs up to $629. 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 Riverside, CA?
- It costs between $505 and $629 to lease a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 2025 in Riverside, 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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