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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: $33,775

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,946

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $32,620
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $30,839
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,350    
Premium Package 2,250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
App support 250 250 250 250  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 130
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Technology Package 1,850        
Navigation system   1,900      
Door sill trim plates         150
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,230    
Premium Package 2,050        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
App support 230 230 230 230  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910 112
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Technology Package 1,685        
Navigation system   1,730      
Door sill trim plates         120
Options (change) 8,100 5,900 4,000 2,100 280
Options (change) 7,380 5,375 3,645 1,915 232
Destination 895 895 895 895 875
Total Price $55,895 $59,295 $65,845 $64,995 $33,775
Total Invoice $51,605 $54,750 $60,795 $60,030 $31,946

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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: $16,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,904
Model Year20122012201220122017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$55,895$59,295$65,845$64,995$33,775
Adjustments for Features-5,150-4,100-4,400-4,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,745$55,195$61,445$60,595$33,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$10,700$9,850$0
Total Invoice$51,605$54,750$60,795$60,030$31,946
Adjustments for Features-4,755-3,786-4,063-4,0640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,850$50,964$56,732$55,966$31,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,114$9,882$9,116$0

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

Model Year20122012201220122017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power retractable rear window    $350
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
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
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250 
Rearview camera$200  $200 
Roll bar    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section    $2000
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote    $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
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 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$9,770$8,720$9,020$9,020$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,150$4,100$4,400$4,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,755-3,786-4,063-4,0640

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

Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in90.9 in
Length193.1 in154.1 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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