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BMW 1-Series vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,175

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,689

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
Model1-Series1-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim128i135iGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,500 $40,650 $26,410
Base Invoice $31,940 $37,600 $24,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Proximity key 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Aluminum trim   0 515
Suspension Package     500
Premium Package     1,650
Rear spoiler     350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Proximity key 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Aluminum trim   0 412
Suspension Package     430
Premium Package     1,417
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 2,800 1,900 3,015
Options (change) 2,550 1,730 2,539
Destination 875 875 750
Total Price $38,175 $43,425 $30,175
Total Invoice $35,365 $40,205 $27,689

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,726
Model Year201120112010
Model1-Series1-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim128i135iGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$38,175$43,425$30,175
Adjustments for Features-2,105-2,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,070$41,070$30,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$0
Total Invoice$35,365$40,205$27,689
Adjustments for Features-1,950-2,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,415$38,025$27,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,610$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year201120112010
Model1-Series1-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim128i135iGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Roll bar  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
No leather in second row  $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,830$7,080$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$2,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,950-2,1800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20112010
Model1-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.7 in91.7 in
Length172.2 in157.3 in
Width68.8 in67.7 in
Height55.6 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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