BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2011

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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: $26,410

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $19,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,252

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $18,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
Model1-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim135iSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $44,100 $23,110
Base Invoice $40,750 $21,385
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Aluminum trim 0 515
7-speed automated manual 450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Convenience Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   400
Satellite radio   430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Aluminum trim 0 412
7-speed automated manual 430  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Convenience Package   996
Rear spoiler   320
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,350 2,505
Options (change) 1,250 2,072
Destination 895 795
Total Price $46,345 $26,410
Total Invoice $42,895 $24,252

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,159
Model Year20122011
Model1-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim135iSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6167hp I4
TransmissionS7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18205/50-16
Total Price$46,345$26,410
Adjustments for Features-7,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,340$26,410
Total Invoice$42,895$24,252
Adjustments for Features-6,4840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,411$24,252

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

Model Year20122011
Model1-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim135iSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Roll bar $200
Stability control$400 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Power convertible top$4000 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,705$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4840

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

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,725 lb.2,441 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 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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