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2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Trims Comparison

2023 MX-5 Miata trim level differences

The 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a small two-seat convertible available in three trim levels: Sport, Club and Grand Touring. Each one is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (181 horsepower, 151 lb-ft of torque) driving the rear wheels through a standard six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automatic is optional with the Grand Touring trim. Note that there's also the Miata RF, which has a retractable hardtop. It's reviewed separately on Edmunds. Standard feature highlights for the 2023 Miata include:

Sport
The base MX-5 Miata Sport is equipped with:

  • 16-inch black alloy wheels with high-performance tires
  • LED headlights and taillights
  • Black manual convertible top
  • Keyless entry and push-button engine start
  • Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob and parking brake
  • Cloth seats
  • 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Two USB ports
  • Cruise control
  • 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)

Club
The Club is the sportiest Miata, adding:

  • 17-inch black alloy wheels
  • Sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers
  • Shock tower brace (stiffens the body structure to help with handling precision)
  • Limited-slip differential (enhances traction during acceleration)
  • Black front lip and rear spoiler
  • Upper door panel trim in exterior color
  • Gray contrast-color seat stitching
  • Heated seats
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto
  • Satellite radio
  • Nine-speaker Bose audio system

The Club's exclusive Brembo/BBS Recaro package includes:

  • Brembo front brakes with red front and rear calipers
  • Dark gray 17-inch forged alloy BBS wheels
  • Aerodynamic body kit
  • Heated Recaro sport seats

Grand Touring
The Grand Touring is the most luxurious MX-5. It builds off the Club (minus the front and rear spoilers) and adds:

  • 17-inch dark silver alloy wheels
  • Automatic headlights with automatic high-beam assist
  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Heated side mirrors with auto-dimming driver's side glass
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Automatic climate control
  • Leather upholstery
  • Navigation system
  • Road sign assistance (detects certain road signs and displays them on the instrument panel)

The sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers, limited-slip differential and shock tower brace aren't available with the optional automatic transmission.

Which 2023 MX-5 Miata trim does Edmunds recommend?

Any trim will deliver plenty of open-top fun, but to get the most out of the MX-5 Miata without having to pay more for the extra features in the Grand Touring trim, we recommend opting for the Club trim. You get added performance with sport-tuned Bilstein suspension and a limited-slip differential, and more luxury with heated seats and a Bose audio system. Also, the Club is the only trim that offers the Brembo/BBS Recaro package, which includes BBS forged wheels, heated Recaro seats and Brembo front brakes. Just keep in mind that the Club is a build-to-order model.

Compare 2023 MX-5 Miata trims side-by-side

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Marion, TX
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MX-5 Miata Sport
MX-5 Miata Club
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
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Sport
2.0L 4cyl 6M
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Satellite radio
Not available
Not available
Not available
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
cloth
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
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

Country of final assembly
Japan
Japan
Japan
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
195/50R16
205/45R17
205/45R17
Wheel size
16 X 6.0-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
2,341 lb.
2,341 lb.
2,341 lb.
Ground Clearance
4.9 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
48.6 in.
48.8 in.
48.8 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
4.6 cu. ft.
4.6 cu. ft.
4.6 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
37.4 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®
$40,817
$38,639
$39,830
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.54
$0.52
$0.53
Depreciation
$10,426
$8,297
$9,284
Financing
$4,927
$4,775
$4,844
Taxes & Fees
$1,985
$1,934
$1,957
Fuel
$9,744
$9,744
$9,744
Insurance
$6,759
$6,981
$7,093
Maintenance
$5,506
$5,438
$5,438
Repairs
$1,470
$1,470
$1,470
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Black w/Gray Stitching, cloth
Black, leather
Terracotta Nappa, premium leather
Exterior
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Jet Black Mica
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Jet Black Mica
Platinum Quartz Metallic
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Snowflake White Pearl
Machine Gray Metallic
Zircon Sand Metallic
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Jet Black Mica
Platinum Quartz Metallic
Snowflake White Pearl
Machine Gray Metallic
Zircon Sand Metallic