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BMW 4-Series vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,180

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,494

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152016
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim428i435iM4Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,750 $54,900 $72,500 $30,065
Base Invoice $45,530 $51,190 $67,380 $28,427
Premium Package 2,200 950    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500    
Wood trim     0  
Proximity key       130
Door sill trim plates       150
Premium Package 2,000 865    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455    
Wood trim     0  
Proximity key       112
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 7,300 6,050 2,450 280
Options (change) 6,640 5,505 2,230 232
Destination 995 995 995 835
Total Price $57,045 $61,945 $75,945 $31,180
Total Invoice $53,165 $57,690 $70,605 $29,494

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,629
Model Year2015201520152016
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim428i435iM4Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6155hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$57,045$61,945$75,945$31,180
Adjustments for Features-10,775-10,775-9,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,270$51,170$66,395$31,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,900$20,125$0
Total Invoice$53,165$57,690$70,605$29,494
Adjustments for Features-10,042-10,035-8,8790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,123$47,655$61,726$29,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,532$18,603$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2015201520152016
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim428i435iM4Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker$300$300$300 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Roll bar   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Convertible top   $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
No leather in second row   $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,120$16,120$14,895$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,775$10,775$9,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,042-10,035-8,8790

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20152016
Model4-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.6 in90.9 in
Length182.6 in154.1 in
Width71.9 in68.3 in
Height54.5 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,996 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.8 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.0 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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