2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata: real cost in California
See the MX-5 Miata on Mazda's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Sport · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$30,730the advertised price
Drive away$35,018with fees and tax
Loan payment$512/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,111/moeverything, after resale
$35,018 to drive away + $61,969 to run it for 6 years − $17,015 back at resale = $79,973, or $1,111 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$35,018
Running it, 6 yrs+$61,969
Back at resale−$17,015
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$30,730Feesfreight $1,315 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,400Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,888Fuel13,500 mi a year at 29 MPG
+$18,421Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,273Maintenanceestimate
+$8,991Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$7,574Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$6,830Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,880Resale after 6 years55% of MSRP, you get this back
−$17,015True cost $79,973 ÷ 72 months$1,111 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats2
Cargo4.6 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance5.6–5.8 in
Engine and fuel
Engine181 hp premium gas
0–60 mph6.1 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy29 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires17"205/45R17
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Warranty3 yrs / unlimited milespowertrain 5 yrs / unlimited miles
Resale at 6 years55% of MSRPthis model's own record
Every trim
All trims: 181 hp, 29 MPG, 2 seats.| Sport | $30,730 | $35,018 | $79,973 | ✓ $1,111/mo | — No | — No |
| Club | $34,230 | $38,833 | $83,570 | $1,161/mo | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Grand Touring | $36,030 | $40,795 | $85,420 | $1,186/mo | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Grand Touring | $36,650 | $41,471 | $86,058 | $1,195/mo | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Sport
✓ $1,111/mo
True cost
Club
$1,161/mo
True cost
Grand Touring
$1,186/mo
True cost
Grand Touring
$1,195/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
Sport$30,730
Club$34,230
Grand Touring$36,030
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ from Grand Touring
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from Club
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ from Club
Built-in navigation
✓ from Grand Touring
Premium sound system
✓ from Club
Capability and looks
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimLane centeringHands-free driving360° cameraParking sensorsCooled seatsHeated steering wheelHeated rear seatsDual-zone climateMassaging seatsRemote startPower liftgateWireless phone chargingPower driver's seatMemory seatHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)AWD or 4WDTow hitch includedSunroofPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the Sport (82 items)
- FM audio system with 6 speakers including driver's side headrest speakers
- Android Auto / Apple Carplay Integration
- Blind Spot Monitoring With Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning System
- LED headlights
- LED taillights
- LED Daytime running lights
- Variable-intermittent windshield wipers
- Black power side mirrors
- Body-colored front bumper, rear bumper and door handles
- Aluminum hood
- Aluminum trunk lid
- Solar-control
- tinted windshield
- Rear-mounted mast antenna
- Black cloth convertible top
- Trunk light
- Air conditioning
- Power windows with driver's and passenger's one-touch-down feature
- Side window demisters
- Power door locks with speed sensor
- Cruise control
- Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry System
- Push Button Start
- Remote trunk lid release
- Tilt & telescoping steering column
- Driver's and passenger's vanity mirrors
- Courtesy overhead light with dimming
- 12-volt power outlet
- Mesh aero board wind blocker
- Glass rear window with defogger
- 2 removable cup holders
- Locking rear center console
- Driver's and passenger's back panel covered storage
- 2-passenger seating capacity
- Bucket seats with reclining and forward
- back slide feature
- Driver's side seat tilt adjustment
- Integrated headrests
- Black cloth-trimmed seats
- Black seat back bar trim
- Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Leather-wrapped parking brake handle
- Padded armrests
- Carpet floor mats
- Driver foot rest
- Black upper door trim
- FMaudio system with 6 speakers includingdriver's side headrest speakers
- Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming capability
- Speed-sensing automatic volume control
- Dual USB-C audio inputs
- Steering-wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls
- Apple CarPlay integration
- Android Auto integration
- Alexa Built-in
- Infotainment System
- 8.8" full-color center display
- Multifunction Commander control
- Infotainment system voice command
- Radio Broadcast Data System program information
- HD Radio
- SMS text message audio delivery and reply
- Mobile 911 automatic emergency notification
- Mazda Connected Services
- (1-year trial, monthly fees thereafter)
- Full instrumentation, including tachometer, coolant temperature gauge and fuel gauge
- Black gauges with white lettering
- Trip computer (distance to empty, average fuel economy, current fuel economy, and average vehicle speed)
- Dual front air bags
- Side impact air bags
- Side impact door beams
- 3-point seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Rear View Monitor
- Engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Driver attention Alert
- Vehicle Exit Warning
- Smart Brake Support - Forward
- Secondary Collision Reduction
Recalls
1 NHTSA recall for 2024 to 2026 MX-5 Miata models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 MX-5 Miata in California?
- $35,018 to drive away for the Sport, from a $30,730 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $512 loan payment, about $1,172 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,111 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colors
Soul Red Crystal Metallic+$595Jet Black MicaSnowflake White Pearl Mica+$595Deep Crystal Blue MicaAero Gray+$595Machine Gray Metallic+$595
Similar cars
US prices in US dollars from Mazda's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.