A fully loaded limited edition version of one of the best affordable sports cars on the market is available for under $40,000.
The Mazda Miata is an beloved Japanese sports car because it delivers high-level driving dynamics at a value. The roadster lets drivers experience sports car thrills for a starting price of $29,830.
The MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition starts at $36,250. Drivers can choose between a six-speed manual transmission version ($36,725), or an automatic transmission version ($37,345).
There are seven body colors available for the MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary Edition. Four of the seven colors add an additional cost to the total. The Artisan Red Metallic body paint and Beige soft top are exclusive to this trim.
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The 35th Anniversary Edition Miata features standard sport-tuned Bilsteined dampers to provide a smooth ride. It also comes with an asymmetric limited-slip differential for better handling and control. The interior features Tan Nappa leather seating surfaces with 35th Anniversary embosed headrests.
Mazda’s sports car comes with tan carpeting and floor mats, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel. The limited edition Miata is loaded with cabin materials and features that commemorate the sporty roadster’s historic production history.
If you’re a die-hard Miata fan, this limited edition configuration offers enough to capture your attention. On the other hand, it may not appeal to every driver. There’s no performance benefit to buying the 35th Anniversary Edition over other Miata trims.
Every 2025 MX-5 Miata comes standard with a Skyactiv-G 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 181 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. The only reason for uprading to the 35th Anniversary trim is for the limited edition model’s exclusive exterior color and exclusive interior touches.
The 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata comes in a total of four trims: the Sport, Club, Grand Touring and 35th Anniversary trim. Mazda’s Club trim is best for driving enthusiasts because it features a sport-tuned suspension that isn’t standard on the more affordable Sport base model.
The Grand Touring and 35th Anniversary Edition models include more creature comforts such as heated leather-trimmed seats, but they tack on thousands to the roadster’s price tag. The 2025 Mazda Miatia Club starts at $33,330. U.S. News & World Reports wrote the Miata’s “joy-to-dollar ratio is unmatched”, praising its driving dynamics.

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