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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: $30,435

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,899

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132009
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim128i135i135isGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,900 $44,100 $47,950 $26,350
Base Invoice $34,130 $40,750 $44,295 $24,346
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Premium Package   2,400 2,400 1,650
Aluminum trim   0   515
Suspension Package       500
Rear spoiler       350
Tires, run-flat       400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320      
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Premium Package   2,185 2,185 1,417
Aluminum trim   0   412
Suspension Package       430
Rear spoiler       280
Tires, run-flat       344
Options (change) 3,400 3,450 3,450 3,415
Options (change) 3,095 3,140 3,140 2,883
Destination 925 925 925 670
Total Price $41,225 $48,475 $52,325 $30,435
Total Invoice $38,150 $44,815 $48,360 $27,899

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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: $9,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,719
Model Year2013201320132009
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim128i135i135isGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/40-18215/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$41,225$48,475$52,325$30,435
Adjustments for Features-1,655-4,285-4,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,570$44,190$47,665$30,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,620$8,095$0
Total Invoice$38,150$44,815$48,360$27,899
Adjustments for Features-1,532-3,961-4,3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,618$40,854$44,053$27,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,236$7,435$0

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

Model Year2013201320132009
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim128i135i135isGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Roll bar   $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
No leather in second row   $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$6,650$9,280$9,655$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$4,285$4,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,532-3,961-4,3070

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

Model Year20132009
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
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested68033%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested68033%

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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