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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: $33,975

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,106

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim525i530i550iM5RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $32,620
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $30,839
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Premium Package 2,000 1,800      
Xenon HID headlights 800   800 800  
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 130
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Rear spoiler       0 350
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640    
Premium Package 1,820 1,640      
Xenon HID headlights 730   730 730  
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910 112
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Rear spoiler       0 280
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 6,695 5,695 4,695 2,395 480
Options (change) 6,095 5,185 4,275 2,180 392
Destination 695 695 695 695 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $49,890 $53,190 $62,790 $87,290 $33,975
Total Invoice $45,645 $48,650 $57,385 $79,945 $32,106

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,338
Model Year20062006200620062017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim525i530i550iM5RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$49,890$53,190$62,790$87,290$33,975
Adjustments for Features-220-220-620-3,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,670$52,970$62,170$83,655$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$12,500$33,985$0
Total Invoice$45,645$48,650$57,385$79,945$32,106
Adjustments for Features-201-201-567-3,3290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,444$48,449$56,818$76,616$32,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,005$11,374$31,172$0

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

Model Year20062006200620062017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim525i530i550iM5RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
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 
Power retractable rear window    $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Lane departure warning    $200
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Power retractable roof section    $2000
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, remote   $200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote    $100
HD radio    $50
MP3-compatible player    $50
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,340$5,340$5,740$8,755$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$220$620$3,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-201-201-567-3,3290

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

Model Year20062017
Model5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in90.9 in
Length191.1 in154.1 in
Width72.7 in68.3 in
Height57.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%

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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested22516%

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