How much does the 2003 Mazda Miata cost?

The 2003 Mazda Miata has a starting MSRP of $21,843, ranging up to $26,178 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $21,843; Shinsen from $23,253; LS from $24,623; SE from $26,178.

What is the fuel economy of the 2003 Mazda Miata?

The 2003 Mazda Miata achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2003 Mazda Miata have?

The 2003 Mazda Miata offers up to 5.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2003 Mazda Miata come in?

The 2003 Mazda Miata is available in 4 trims across Convertible body styles with rear wheel drive.

2003 Mazda Miata

4 trims · Convertible

Starting MSRP

$21,843 – $26,178

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$21,843

Typical monthly

$433/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2003 Mazda Miata trims

Base
MSRP
$21,843
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/26
Horsepower
142 hp
Torque
125 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
5.1
Max towing
—
Shinsen
MSRP
$23,253
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/26
Horsepower
142 hp
Torque
125 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
5.1
Max towing
—
LS
MSRP
$24,623
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/26
Horsepower
142 hp
Torque
125 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
5.1
Max towing
—
SE
MSRP
$26,178
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/26
Horsepower
142 hp
Torque
125 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
5.1
Max towing
—

Compare 2003 Mazda Miata trim specifications
Spec	Base	Shinsen	LS	SE
MSRP	$21,843	$23,253	$24,623	$26,178
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	20/26	20/26	20/26	20/26
Horsepower	142 hp	142 hp	142 hp	142 hp
Torque	125 lb-ft	125 lb-ft	125 lb-ft	125 lb-ft
Engine	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas
Seating	2	2	2	2
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	5.1	5.1	5.1	5.1
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
Shinsengas
LSgas
SEgas
Fuel type: Basepremium unleaded (required)
Shinsenpremium unleaded (required)
LSpremium unleaded (required)
SEpremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: BaseI4
ShinsenI4
LSI4
SEI4
Displacement: Base1.8 L
Shinsen1.8 L
LS1.8 L
SE1.8 L
Horsepower: Base142 hp
Shinsen142 hp
LS142 hp
SE142 hp
Torque: Base125 lb-ft
Shinsen125 lb-ft
LS125 lb-ft
SE125 lb-ft
Transmission: Base5-speed manual
Shinsen5-speed manual
LS5-speed manual
SE6-speed manual
Drivetrain: Baserear wheel drive
Shinsenrear wheel drive
LSrear wheel drive
SErear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseConvertible
ShinsenConvertible
LSConvertible
SEConvertible
Doors: Base2
Shinsen2
LS2
SE2
Seating: Base2
Shinsen2
LS2
SE2
Length: Base155.3 in
Shinsen155.3 in
LS155.3 in
SE155.3 in
Width: Base66 in
Shinsen66 in
LS66 in
SE66 in
Height: Base48.4 in
Shinsen48.4 in
LS48.4 in
SE48.4 in
Wheelbase: Base89.2 in
Shinsen89.2 in
LS89.2 in
SE89.2 in
Ground clearance: Base4 in
Shinsen4 in
LS4 in
SE4 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base5.1 cu ft
Shinsen5.1 cu ft
LS5.1 cu ft
SE5.1 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base5.1 cu ft
Shinsen5.1 cu ft
LS5.1 cu ft
SE5.1 cu ft
Curb weight: Base2,387 lbs
Shinsen2,387 lbs
LS2,387 lbs
SE2,387 lbs
Fuel tank: Base12.7 gal
Shinsen12.7 gal
LS12.7 gal
SE12.7 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base23
Shinsen23
LS23
SE22
City MPG: Base20
Shinsen20
LS20
SE20
Highway MPG: Base26
Shinsen26
LS26
SE26

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	Shinsen	LS	SE
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.8 L	1.8 L	1.8 L	1.8 L
Horsepower	142 hp	142 hp	142 hp	142 hp
Torque	125 lb-ft	125 lb-ft	125 lb-ft	125 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Convertible	Convertible	Convertible	Convertible
Doors	2	2	2	2
Seating	2	2	2	2
Length	155.3 in	155.3 in	155.3 in	155.3 in
Width	66 in	66 in	66 in	66 in
Height	48.4 in	48.4 in	48.4 in	48.4 in
Wheelbase	89.2 in	89.2 in	89.2 in	89.2 in
Ground clearance	4 in	4 in	4 in	4 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	5.1 cu ft	5.1 cu ft	5.1 cu ft	5.1 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	5.1 cu ft	5.1 cu ft	5.1 cu ft	5.1 cu ft
Curb weight	2,387 lbs	2,387 lbs	2,387 lbs	2,387 lbs
Fuel tank	12.7 gal	12.7 gal	12.7 gal	12.7 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	23	23	23	22
City MPG	20	20	20	20
Highway MPG	26	26	26	26