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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: $31,530

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,774

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim528i535i550iM5Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $85,700 $30,065
Base Invoice $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $79,025 $28,427
Premium Package 950 750      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Navigation system 1,900 1,900      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 130
Value Package 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250  
Lane departure warning 950 950 950    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Heated front seats   500 500    
Rear spoiler       0 350
HD radio       350  
iPod integration       400  
Wood trim       0  
Door sill trim plates         150
Premium Package 865 685      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Navigation system 1,730 1,730      
Proximity key 910 910 910 910 112
Value Package 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230  
Lane departure warning 865 865 865    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Heated front seats   455 455    
Rear spoiler       0 280
HD radio       315  
iPod integration       365  
Wood trim       0  
Door sill trim plates         120
Options (change) 6,545 5,945 3,295 2,595 630
Options (change) 5,960 5,415 3,000 2,360 512
Destination 875 875 875 875 835
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $53,370 $58,070 $64,770 $92,170 $31,530
Total Invoice $49,290 $53,620 $59,805 $85,260 $29,774

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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: $20,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,112
Model Year20102010201020102016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim528i535i550iM5Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10155hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6S7M6
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$53,370$58,070$64,770$92,170$31,530
Adjustments for Features-1,520-2,320-1,770-4,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,850$55,750$63,000$87,985$31,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$11,150$36,135$0
Total Invoice$49,290$53,620$59,805$85,260$29,774
Adjustments for Features-1,404-2,142-1,634-3,8710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,886$51,478$58,171$81,389$29,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,592$10,285$33,503$0

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

Model Year20102010201020102016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim528i535i550iM5Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100    
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 
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 
Convertible top    $3000
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 + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50  $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$6,965$7,765$7,215$9,630$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,520$2,320$1,770$4,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,404-2,142-1,634-3,8710

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

Model Year20102016
Model5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.7 in90.9 in
Length191.1 in154.1 in
Width72.7 in68.3 in
Height57.8 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.4 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 ft34.6 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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

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