2008 Mazda MX-5

At a Glance

Pricing $20,635 - $28,210
Drive Types RWD
Engines 2.0l I4
Transmissions A6, M5, M6
Fuel Economy 20-22 (city), 27-28 (highway)

The MX-5 (Miata) has long been one of the best rides available for under 30k. A 2.0L four-cylinder produces 166 hp and can be combined with either manual or automatic transmissions. Already the model of simplicity, the MX-5 is also offered with an optional retractable hardtop that has almost no tradeoffs.

What Changed:

MX-5 adds a manual seat lifter and a standard tire pressure monitoring system. A six disc in-dash cd changer has been added to Touring and Grand Touring models.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
MX-5 SV 2.0l I4 (166-bhp) M5 RWD $20,635
MX-5 Sport 2.0l I4 (166-bhp) M5 RWD $21,635
MX-5 Sport 2.0l I4 (158-bhp) A6 RWD $23,840
MX-5 PRHT Sport 2.0l I4 (166-bhp) M5 RWD $24,465
MX-5 Touring 2.0l I4 (166-bhp) M6 RWD $23,930
MX-5 Touring 2.0l I4 (158-bhp) A6 RWD $25,030
MX-5 PRHT Touring 2.0l I4 (166-bhp) M6 RWD $25,760
MX-5 PRHT Touring 2.0l I4 (158-bhp) A6 RWD $26,860
MX-5 Grand Touring 2.0l I4 (166-bhp) M6 RWD $25,240
MX-5 Grand Touring 2.0l I4 (158-bhp) A6 RWD $26,340
MX-5 PRHT Grand Touring 2.0l I4 (166-bhp) M6 RWD $27,110
MX-5 PRHT Grand Touring 2.0l I4 (158-bhp) A6 RWD $28,210
MX-5 Special Edition 2.0l I4 (166-bhp) M6 RWD $26,590
MX-5 Special Edition 2.0l I4 (158-bhp) A6 RWD $27,340