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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,480

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,400

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim525i530i550iM5Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $27,100
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $25,617
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595  
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800   800 800  
Premium Package   1,800     1,390
Rear spoiler       0 400
Wood trim       0  
Suspension Package         650
Body kit         1,145
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540  
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320        
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Xenon HID headlights 730   730 730  
Premium Package   1,640     1,194
Rear spoiler       0 320
Wood trim       0  
Suspension Package         558
Body kit         916
Options (change) 4,345 3,895 2,895 2,395 3,585
Options (change) 3,955 3,545 2,635 2,180 2,988
Destination 695 695 695 695 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $47,540 $51,390 $60,990 $87,290 $31,480
Total Invoice $43,505 $47,010 $55,745 $79,945 $29,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,180
Model Year20062006200620062012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim525i530i550iM5Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$47,540$51,390$60,990$87,290$31,480
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,100-4,815-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,540$50,690$59,890$82,475$31,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$12,350$34,935$0
Total Invoice$43,505$47,010$55,745$79,945$29,400
Adjustments for Features0-640-1,005-4,410-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,505$46,370$54,740$75,535$29,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,865$11,235$32,030$0

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

Model Year20062006200620062012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim525i530i550iM5Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Roll bar    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Convertible top    $3000
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote   $200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system   $600 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,815$5,515$5,915$9,630$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,100$4,815$80
Value of Feature Adjustments0-640-1,005-4,410-75

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

Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.7 in91.7 in
Length191.1 in157.3 in
Width72.7 in67.7 in
Height57.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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