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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: $33,995

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,114

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200 $32,620
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165 $30,839
Navigation system 1,900 1,900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
App support 250 250 250 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450          
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Lane departure warning 700 700 700 700    
Driver Assistance Package         1,900  
Wood trim         0  
Rear spoiler           350
Door sill trim plates           150
Navigation system 1,730 1,730        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
App support 230 230 230 230 230  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320          
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Lane departure warning 635 635 635 635    
Driver Assistance Package         1,730  
Wood trim         0  
Rear spoiler           280
Door sill trim plates           120
Options (change) 5,350 3,900 2,000 1,450 2,150 500
Options (change) 4,870 3,550 1,820 1,320 1,960 400
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $54,075 $58,225 $64,325 $65,075 $94,575 $33,995
Total Invoice $49,950 $53,785 $59,415 $60,110 $87,350 $32,114

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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: $16,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,418
Model Year201320132013201320132017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$54,075$58,225$64,325$65,075$94,575$33,995
Adjustments for Features-3,700-3,700-3,700-4,500-8,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,375$54,525$60,625$60,575$86,500$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$10,250$10,200$36,125$0
Total Invoice$49,950$53,785$59,415$60,110$87,350$32,114
Adjustments for Features-3,418-3,418-3,418-4,157-7,4580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,532$50,367$55,997$55,953$79,892$32,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,835$9,465$9,421$33,360$0

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

Model Year201320132013201320132017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual    $1200 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Power retractable rear window     $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Around view cameras    $500 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Rearview camera   $200  
Roll bar     $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera    $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Power retractable roof section     $2000
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote    $200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote     $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio     $200
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers    $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$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$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
No leather in second row     $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$8,220$8,220$8,220$9,020$12,595$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$3,700$3,700$4,500$8,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,418-3,418-3,418-4,157-7,4580

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

Model Year20132017
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

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 535i

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 M5

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

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