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Used 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Convertible Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF is available in two trim levels: Club and Grand Touring. We like the Club because of its available sport-oriented hardware, although buyers seeking more comfort and amenities will gravitate toward the Grand Touring's longer list of convenience features. Both trim levels are equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (181 horsepower, 151 pound-feet of torque) and are available with a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.

Standard equipment on the Club includes LED headlights, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, keyless entry and push-button start, a 7-inch infotainment screen with a console-mounted rotary control knob, a nine-speaker Bose stereo with headrest speakers, and cloth upholstery.

Manual-equipped Club versions are the sportiest, gaining a retuned suspension, Bilstein dampers, a limited-slip differential and a shock tower brace. You can also get a manual Club with upgraded Brembo front brakes, BBS wheels and heated Recaro sport seats. An optional i-Activsense package for the Club adds lane departure warning, forward collision warning and low-speed automatic emergency braking.

The Grand Touring is equipped with adaptive headlights, heated leather seats, a navigation system, a cloth-lined top, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, automatic climate control, and automatic wipers. These features are nice to have but strike us as contradictory to the Miata's elemental nature. Then again, a power-folding top isn't exactly simple either. You also get the safety features from the Club's optional i-Activsense package.

Normally, the Grand Touring lacks the performance features of the Club, but you can add them back with the optional GT-S package (front shock tower brace, limited-slip differential, Bilstein dampers and a black-painted roof). If you want to spruce up the look of your RF, the new 30th Anniversary package adds special badging, Recaro sport seats, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, and exclusive orange paint and interior accents.

Which MX-5 Miata RF trim does Edmunds recommend?

Our choice for the ideal Miata RF would be the Grand Touring model with the new GT-S package. You get the comfort equipment from the Grand Touring, such as leather seats and automatic climate control, but with a limited-slip differential and a sport-tuned suspension. This setup is only available when equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, but that's the transmission we recommend anyway.

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Spring, TX
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MX-5 Miata RF Club
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
MX-5 Miata RF 30th Anniversary
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Club
2.0L 4cyl 6M
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30th Anniversary
2.0L 4cyl 6M
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
Not available
Upholstery
cloth
leather
leather/alcantara
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
181 hp @ 7,000 rpm
181 hp @ 7,000 rpm
181 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Engine torque
151 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
151 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
151 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Tire size
205/45R17
205/45R17
205/45R17
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
26 / 34 / 29 MPG
26 / 34 / 29 MPG
26 / 34 / 29 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
11.9 gal.
11.9 gal.
11.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
309 / 405 miles
309 / 405 miles
309 / 405 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
30.8 ft.
30.8 ft.
30.8 ft.
Curb weight
2,453 lb.
2,453 lb.
2,453 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
68.3 in.
68.3 in.
68.3 in.
Height
49.0 in.
49.0 in.
49.0 in.
Length
154.1 in.
154.1 in.
154.1 in.
Wheelbase
90.9 in.
90.9 in.
90.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
4.5 cu. ft.
4.5 cu. ft.
4.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
36.8 in.
36.8 in.
36.8 in.
Front Leg Room
43.1 in.
43.1 in.
43.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
52.2 in.
52.2 in.
52.2 in.
Rear Head Room
Rear Leg Room
Rear Shoulder Room
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, leather
Black w/Red Stitch, cloth
Black, leather
Sport Tan, leather
Auburn Nappa, premium leather
Recaro Black w/Orange Stitch, cloth
Exterior
Jet Black Mica
Machine Gray Metallic
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Ceramic Metallic
Arctic White
Jet Black Mica
Machine Gray Metallic
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Ceramic Metallic
Eternal Blue Mica
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Racing Orange