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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: $34,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,226

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim528i535i550iM5RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $83,900 $32,620
Base Invoice $41,210 $45,995 $54,275 $77,370 $30,839
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Premium Package 2,400 2,200      
Xenon HID headlights 800        
HD radio 350 350 350 350  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 130
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250  
Lane departure warning 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Rear spoiler       0 350
Wood trim       0  
Door sill trim plates         150
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Premium Package 2,185 2,000      
Xenon HID headlights 730        
HD radio 315 315 315 315  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910 112
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230  
Lane departure warning 455 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
iPod integration 365 365 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Rear spoiler       0 280
Wood trim       0  
Door sill trim plates         120
Options (change) 8,695 7,695 5,495 2,595 630
Options (change) 7,915 7,000 5,000 2,360 512
Destination 825 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $54,120 $58,320 $65,120 $90,320 $34,125
Total Invoice $49,950 $53,820 $60,100 $83,555 $32,226

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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: $18,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,929
Model Year20082008200820082017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim528i535i550iM5RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp 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$54,120$58,320$65,120$90,320$34,125
Adjustments for Features-1,945-1,945-2,345-4,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,175$56,375$62,775$85,510$34,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$10,600$33,335$0
Total Invoice$49,950$53,820$60,100$83,555$32,226
Adjustments for Features-1,795-1,795-2,164-4,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,155$52,025$57,936$79,105$32,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,870$9,781$30,950$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim528i535i550iM5RF 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$200$200 $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Roll bar    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote   $200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote    $100
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$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
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 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
No leather in second row    $-300
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$6,740$6,740$7,140$9,605$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$1,945$2,345$4,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,795-1,795-2,164-4,4500

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

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,506 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 528i

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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122577%
Total Not Requested37523%

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