The Mazda Miata has a leather wrapped Nardi steering wheel, power windows and mirrors, as well as 14-inch alloy wheels are standard on base models and 15-inch wheels are standard on the LS model. Over the years, the competition has become pretty tough, but Mazda has responded with increased power, improved looks, and more standard features in the Miata.

The Miata comes in two models, the base Miata, and the Miata LS. Base price of the Miata LS is $23,995. This price includes a 140hp, 1.8 liter 16 valve, four cylinder engine, front and rear double wishbone suspension, 4-wheel disc brakes, CD player, power antennae, cruise control, dual air bags, and leather seats. Tilt steering wheel, and traction control are not available on the Miata.

Available options include air conditioning, 4-speed automatic transmission, anti lock brakes, fog lights, mud guards, spoilers, and an upgraded suspension package which includes a strut tower brace, sport suspension, and Bilstein shocks. The sticker price of a fully loaded Miata S with an automatic transmission can balloons to nearly $30,000.

The Miata’s competition includes the Volkswagen Cabriolet GLS ($23,300), BMW Z3 2.3 ($31,300), Pontiac Sunfire GT convertible ($21,610), Mustang V6 Convertible ($21,465), and the Camaro V6 Convertible (24,240). There are quite a few other high end convertibles available, but the competition listed is based on price and also performance.