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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: $30,925

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,035

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim528i535i550iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $27,550
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $26,051
Premium Package 1,800 1,800   1,390
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 515
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Suspension Package       650
Premium Package 1,640 1,640   1,194
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 412
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Suspension Package       558
Options (change) 5,100 4,200 1,850 2,555
Options (change) 4,645 3,825 1,685 2,164
Destination 875 875 875 820
Total Price $51,025 $55,175 $62,925 $30,925
Total Invoice $47,165 $50,990 $58,145 $29,035

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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: $16,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,209
Model Year2011201120112015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim528i535i550iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$51,025$55,175$62,925$30,925
Adjustments for Features-3,160-3,160-4,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,865$52,015$58,625$30,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$10,760$0
Total Invoice$47,165$50,990$58,145$29,035
Adjustments for Features-2,921-2,920-3,9730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,244$48,070$54,172$29,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,826$9,928$0

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

Model Year2011201120112015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim528i535i550iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Roll bar   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$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 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
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 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height 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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,355$7,355$8,495$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,160$3,160$4,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,921-2,920-3,9730

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

Model Year20112015
Model5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase116.9 in91.7 in
Length193.1 in157.3 in
Width73.2 in67.7 in
Height57.6 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

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 mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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