The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata is an entertaining and engaging convertible to drive and comes at an affordable price. The Miata was fully redesigned in 2016, and the new generation is lighter and quicker than the old one. Mazda's real trick, though, has been making the car lighter while adding more comfort, convenience and technology. There are only three trim levels for the MX-5, and all come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that drives the rear wheels through a standard six-speed manual or an optional automatic transmission. Choosing the right Miata for you just requires deciding what convertible experience you want.
The entry-level 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport is meant for bare-bones motoring fun. The cloth seats are comfortable, and the leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob feel good in the hand, but beyond that you don't get many extras. The Sport comes with keyless entry and ignition, Bluetooth, a six-speaker stereo system and a single USB port.
Buyers looking to maximize the Miata's sporting character should seriously consider the Club trim, which adds not only a host of creature comforts but also plenty of mechanical upgrades. The 2018 MX-5 Miata Club gets sport-tuned Bilstein shocks and a limited-slip differential. BBS wheels, Brembo brakes and Recaro sport seats are available as optional extras for the Club. Beyond that, the Club adds a 7-inch touchscreen and a nine-speaker Bose surround-sound system with smartphone app integration.
The Grand Touring trim is meant for more comfortable cruising. It loses the Club's mechanical upgrades in favor of a more comfortable ride and steps up both interior comfort and technology. This top-of-the-line Miata gets leather upholstery and a handful of other interior trim upgrades, plus automatic adaptive headlights, auto-dimming mirrors with exterior heating, automatic climate control and navigation.
The Mazda MX-5 Miata has always been a tremendous value in terms of fun per dollar, and the 2018 model just proves the rule. Even better, thanks to its light weight and efficient engine, it offers very good fuel economy for a sports car. You may already know which Miata is right for you, but be sure to check out our full review for more information. Edmunds also offers shopping tools to help you get the best deal on a tremendously fun 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Overview
The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata is offered in the following submodels: Convertible. Available styles include Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M), Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A), and Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M). MX-5 Miata models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The 2018 MX-5 Miata comes with rear wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed manual, 6-speed shiftable automatic. The 2018 MX-5 Miata comes with a Not available basic warranty, a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. roadside warranty, and a Not available powertrain warranty.
What should I pay for a new 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $32345. The average price paid for a new 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A) is trending $1580.3 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $31220. The average price paid for a new 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M) is trending $1601.2 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The average savings for the 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M) is 4.7% below the MSRP.
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The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $32445. The average price paid for a new 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A) is trending $1216.9 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The average savings for the 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A) is 3.8% below the MSRP.
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The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $32145. The average price paid for a new 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A) is trending $1607.2 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $31420. The average price paid for a new 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M) is trending $1380 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The average savings for the 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M) is 4.4% below the MSRP.
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The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $31070. The average price paid for a new 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M) is trending $1533.7 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The average savings for the 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M) is 4.9% below the MSRP.
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The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $31370. The average price paid for a new 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M) is trending $1182.8 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $30030. The average price paid for a new 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M) is trending $150 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The average savings for the 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M) is 0.5% below the MSRP.
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Vehicle Sport 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
Review I test drove both the Fiat and the Miata. The Miata delivers its power in a more linear fashion. The Fiat needs to get up in the Revs before it really goes. So, it feels slower off the line. A little more like a Honda S2000. So it is really down to which one appeals to you more. I would rate the Fiat at a 4 and the Mazda at a 4.5 from an everyday driving standpoint. However, I am considering this purchase for weekend pleasure drives and I find the Fiat is more exciting to me. I like the bit of quirkiness that it has over the Miata. To me this gives the Fiat a bit more excitement. If you are deciding between the Mazda and the Fiat you really need to spend some drive time in both. The interior is similar in most ways. It's really about do you fit and are you comfortable enough to enjoy the car. Also, I would mention that the edmunds review of the Fiat is a 3 and the Mazda a 4.5. This seems to me to be because of different editors approach to the car and because the Fiat review, I believe, is for the automatic which I agree is not very good with this engine. If you want an auto the Mazda is the better choice. I took a brief drive of each car with the auto but for me the manual is the way to go. I would recommend reading each edmunds review with the mindset that it applies to both cars outside of the engine. I am disappointed that Edmunds editors seem to have written these reviews in a vacuum ignoring the relation of the cars to each other.
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What options are available on the 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Available Mazda MX-5 Miata 2018 Submodel Types: Convertible
Available Mazda MX-5 Miata 2018 Trims: Grand Touring, Club, Sport, Base, LS, SE, Shinsen, Special Edition
Exterior Colors: Jet Black Mica, Ceramic Metallic, Snowflake White Pearl Mica, Machine Gray Metallic, Meteor Gray Mica, Soul Red Metallic, Liquid Silver Metallic, Crystal White Pearl Mica, Sunlight Silver Metallic, Arctic White, Copper Red Mica, Stormy Blue Mica, Zeal Red, Brilliant Black, Classic Red, Emerald Mica, Highland Green, Marble White, True Red, Blue Reflex Mica, Brilliant Black Clearcoat, Dolphin Gray Mica , Galaxy Gray Mica, Garnet Red Mica, Jet Black, Meteor Gray, Nordic Green, Strato Blue, Titanium Gray Metallic, Velocity Red Mica
Interior Colors: Black cloth, Black leather, Black w/Red Stitch cloth, Sport Tan leather, Tan leather, Black w/Red Stitch leather, Dune Beige leather, Parchment, Spicy Mocha leather, Black, Tan
Popular Features: Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Soft Top, Tire Pressure Warning, Stability Control, Aux Audio Inputs, Trip Computer, Upgraded Headlights, Bluetooth, Heated seats, Leather Seats, USB Inputs, Keyless Entry/Start, Alarm, Auto Climate Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning, Navigation, Post-collision safety system
