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2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Convertible Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2024 MX-5 Miata RF is a two-seat, two-door sports car available in Club and Grand Touring trim levels. Each is equipped with a power-folding roof that opens in 13 seconds and, when closed, makes the Miata RF look like a hardtop coupe. Both trims are rear-wheel-drive and powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (181 horsepower, 151 lb-ft of torque) backed by a six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automatic with paddle shifters is optional, but only with the Grand Touring trim. The Club is the more expensive version of the Miata RF because it includes the optional Brembo/BBS Recaro package as standard equipment. Additionally, the Club is available only as a build-to-order model. Feature highlights for both trims include:

Club
For maximum handling, the Club trim is what you want. It includes:

  • LED headlights and taillights
  • Black front lip and rear spoiler
  • Black side mirrors and power-retractable hardtop
  • Heated exterior mirrors
  • Keyless entry with push-button ignition
  • Tilt-and-telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Leather-wrapped shift knob and parking brake
  • Leather seat upholstery with suede accents
  • Heated seats
  • Nine-speaker Bose audio system
  • Satellite/HD radio
  • 8.8-inch touchscreen display
  • Two USB-C ports
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay
  • Wired Android Auto
  • Alexa voice control
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Remote monitoring and control via a smartphone app

To enhance performance, all MX-5 Miata RF models with a manual transmission have:

  • Shock tower brace (stiffens the body structure to help with handling precision)
  • Limited-slip differential (enhances traction during acceleration)
  • Sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers
  • Track-specific drive mode

The Club trim also includes the Brembo/BBS Recaro package:

  • 17-inch gray BBS forged wheels with high-performance tires
  • Brembo front brakes with red front and rear calipers
  • Aerodynamic body kit
  • Heated black Recaro sport seats

Standard advanced driver aids include:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Secondary collision reduction (applies the brakes after a collision to prevent subsequent impacts)

Grand Touring
This version of the Miata RF does not have the front lip and rear spoiler or the Brembo/BBS Recaro package. Otherwise, it expands upon the Club with:

  • 17-inch dark silver wheels with high-performance tires
  • Body-color side mirrors and power-retractable hardtop
  • Automatic headlights and wipers
  • Adaptive headlights (swivel to illuminate the road in turns)
  • Automatic high-beam assist
  • Auto-dimming glass for the exterior driver's side mirror
  • Leather seats
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Universal garage door opener
  • Automatic climate control
  • Cloth interior lining on convertible top
  • Navigation system
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front; automatic transmission only)
  • Road sign assist (detects certain road signs and displays them on the instrument panel)

Which MX-5 Miata RF trim does Edmunds recommend?

Most shoppers will find the Grand Touring to their liking. It's not only less expensive than the Club model, but it's also easier to live with on longer drives thanks to a more comfortable suspension and the inclusion of adaptive cruise control. Miatas are known for attracting spirited drivers, though, and for them, the Club trim is a better choice.

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Comparing average pricing near
Shawnee, KS
Vehicle
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
MX-5 Miata RF Club
Vehicle
Club
2.0L 4cyl 6M
Starting MSRP
$40,210
Avg Price Paid
$39,337
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Features

Features

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

Specifications

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

Fuel economy

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

Dimensions

Turning circle
30.8 ft.
30.8 ft.
Curb weight
2,470 lb.
2,470 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
68.3 in.
68.3 in.
Height
49.0 in.
49.0 in.
Length
154.1 in.
154.1 in.
Wheelbase
90.9 in.
90.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
4.5 cu. ft.
4.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
36.8 in.
36.8 in.
Front Leg Room
43.1 in.
43.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
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

True Cost to Own®
$50,208
$52,249
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.67
$0.7
Depreciation
$19,385
$20,519
Financing
$8,057
$8,676
Taxes & Fees
$3,313
$3,553
Fuel
$9,689
$9,689
Insurance
$5,078
$5,126
Maintenance
$4,085
$4,085
Repairs
$601
$601
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Tan Nappa, premium leather
Black, leather
Black, leather
Exterior
Machine Gray Metallic
Jet Black Mica
Zircon Sand Metallic
Snowflake White Pearl
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Aero Gray
Jet Black Mica
Zircon Sand Metallic
Snowflake White Pearl
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Aero Gray