Mazda MX-5 Miata trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 6, 2026

The 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata soft top comes as Sport ($30,730), Club ($34,230) and Grand Touring ($36,030 manual), and the RF hardtop as Club or Grand Touring from $38,750, before $1,315 destination. Every trim uses the 181-hp 2.0L; only Grand Touring offers an automatic.

Current MX-5 Miata trim levels: MX-5 Miata fourth generation, ND (2026 model year)

Prices include Mazda's $300 increase on all 2026 MX-5 and RF models effective September 15, 2026, matching mazdausa.com. The Brembo/BBS/Recaro package ($5,050 in the release) is optional on the soft-top Club and standard on the RF Club; tan Nappa leather is $300 on Grand Touring.[1][2]

Mazda MX-5 Miata MX-5 Miata fourth generation, ND (2026 model year) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2026, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Sport (soft top, 6MT)	$30,730excl. $1,315 destination (2026 MY); release price plus Mazda's $300 increase effective Sep 15, 2026	Skyactiv-G 2.0L (181 hp, 151 lb-ft), 6-speed manual, RWD	Cloth seats, 16-inch wheels, 8.8-inch display Blind spot monitoring, Smart Brake Support [1][2]
Club (soft top, 6MT)	$34,230excl. $1,315 destination (2026 MY); release price plus Mazda's $300 increase effective Sep 15, 2026	Skyactiv-G 2.0L (181 hp, 151 lb-ft), 6-speed manual, RWD	Bilstein dampers, shock tower brace, limited-slip differential 17-inch wheels, Bose 9-speaker audio, heated seats Optional Brembo/BBS/Recaro package [1][2]
Grand Touring (soft top, 6MT)	$36,030excl. $1,315 destination (2026 MY); release price plus Mazda's $300 increase effective Sep 15, 2026	Skyactiv-G 2.0L (181 hp, 151 lb-ft), 6-speed manual, RWD	Leather, automatic climate, navigation Club performance hardware with the manual [1][2]
Grand Touring (soft top, 6AT)	$36,950excl. $1,315 destination (2026 MY); release price plus Mazda's $300 increase effective Sep 15, 2026	Skyactiv-G 2.0L (181 hp, 151 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic with paddles, RWD	Adds radar cruise with the automatic [1][2]
RF Grand Touring (6MT)	$38,750excl. $1,315 destination (2026 MY); release price plus Mazda's $300 increase effective Sep 15, 2026	Skyactiv-G 2.0L (181 hp, 151 lb-ft), 6-speed manual, RWD	Power retractable fastback roof (about 13 seconds) Body-color roof [1][2]
RF Grand Touring (6AT)	$39,720excl. $1,315 destination (2026 MY); release price plus Mazda's $300 increase effective Sep 15, 2026	Skyactiv-G 2.0L (181 hp, 151 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic with paddles, RWD	Retractable fastback with automatic [1][2]
RF Club (6MT)	$42,200excl. $1,315 destination (2026 MY); release price plus Mazda's $300 increase effective Sep 15, 2026	Skyactiv-G 2.0L (181 hp, 151 lb-ft), 6-speed manual, RWD	Brembo/BBS/Recaro package standard: Brembo front brakes, BBS forged wheels, heated Recaro seats [1][2]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Mazda pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the MX-5 Miata trim levels?

Sport, Club and Grand Touring on the soft top; Club and Grand Touring on the RF.

How much is the MX-5 Miata RF?

The 2026 RF starts at $38,750 (Grand Touring manual) and tops out at $42,200 (Club), before $1,315 destination.

Which Miata trim has an automatic?

Only Grand Touring, soft top or RF. Sport and Club are manual-only.

What does the Club trim add?

Bilstein dampers, a front shock tower brace, an asymmetric limited-slip differential, 17-inch wheels and Bose audio.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Mazda for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Pricing and Packaging (updated Sep 15, 2026) — Mazda USA Newsroom (news.mazdausa.com)
Mazda MX-5 Miata (vehicle page) — Mazda USA (mazdausa.com)

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