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2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Convertible Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Mazda Miata RF is the hardtop convertible version of the standard soft-top Miata we review separately. It has two doors, two seats and a very small trunk. It comes in two versions: Club and Grand Touring. Both come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 181 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual is standard on both, but only the Grand Touring can be fitted with a six-speed automatic. As we note below, there are several mechanical features that disappear when you opt for the automatic.

Club
The Miata RF is an unusual car in that the more expensive trim level actually has less equipment. As such, we'll start off our feature breakdown with the Club. Ultimately, what differentiates it is the presence of the following:

  • 17-inch BBS forged alloy wheels
  • Brembo front brakes with red calipers front and rear
  • Aerodynamic body kit including a rear spoiler
  • Recaro sport seats with cloth upholstery and synthetic suede inserts

Beyond that, the Club shares these features with the Grand Touring:

  • LED headlights
  • Proximity entry and push-button start
  • Manual height-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated seats
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • 8.8-inch infotainment display with center console controller
  • Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Nine-speaker Bose sound system with headrest speakers

A few driver assistance features come standard:

  • 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)

Finally, the Club also shares the following with the manual-equipped Grand Touring:

  • Sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein dampers
  • Front shock tower brace
  • Limited-slip differential (helps maximize available traction during hard acceleration)
  • A Track mode for the stability control system
  • Engine sound enhancer

Grand Touring
Beyond the features listed above that are shared between the two trim levels, the Grand Touring also includes:

  • Different, non-forged 17-inch wheels
  • Automatic and adaptive headlights
  • Auto-dimming driver's side and rearview mirrors
  • Automatic wipers
  • Automatic climate control
  • Leather upholstery
  • Navigation system

When equipped with the optional automatic transmission, the Grand Touring adds:

  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Remote engine start

However, the automatic-equipped Grand Touring does not have these features:

  • Sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein dampers
  • Front shock tower brace
  • Limited-slip differential
  • A Track mode for the stability control system
  • Engine sound enhancer

Which MX-5 Miata RF trim does Edmunds recommend?

Whether you get the Club or Grand Touring, you're bound to have lots of fun behind the wheel of the Miata RF ... even if you select the automatic. That said, please don't. If you were ever going to learn (or just enjoy) driving a manual, this is the car to do it in. It also brings with it several key performance upgrades. As such, we would recommend the Grand Touring to more buyers. It costs less than the Club, and we think more people would more frequently appreciate its extra comfort features over the Club's lighter wheels, Brembo brakes and Recaro sport seats.

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Comparing average pricing near
Nashua, NH
Vehicle
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
MX-5 Miata RF Club
Vehicle
Club
2.0L 4cyl 6M
Starting MSRP
$40,650
Avg Price Paid
$39,934
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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
premium leather/alcantara
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
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
11.9 gal.
11.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
30.8 ft.
30.8 ft.
Curb weight
2,469 lb.
2,469 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®
Not Available
Not Available
Average Cost Per Mile
Not Available
Not Available
Depreciation
Not Available
Not Available
Financing
Not Available
Not Available
Taxes & Fees
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel
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Not Available
Insurance
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Not Available
Maintenance
Not Available
Not Available
Repairs
Not Available
Not Available
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Colors

Colors

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