BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

BMW Z4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW Z4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,940

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,302

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,848

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072017
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 Miata
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,400 $42,400 $52,100 $30,065
Base Invoice $33,490 $39,010 $47,930 $28,427
Premium Package 2,800      
Power convertible top 750 750    
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,150      
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800  
HD radio 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750 750  
Premium Package 2,545      
Power convertible top 685 685    
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,045      
Xenon HID headlights 635 635    
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640  
HD radio 450 450 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685 685  
Options (change) 8,675 5,475 4,025 0
Options (change) 7,885 4,980 3,660 0
Destination 775 775 775 875
Total Price $45,850 $48,650 $56,900 $30,940
Total Invoice $42,150 $44,765 $52,365 $29,302

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW Z4 dealer quotes or Mazda MX-5 Miata dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,501
Model Year2007200720072017
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 Miata
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine215hp I6255hp I6330hp I6155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10430, 10?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$45,850$48,650$56,900$30,940
Adjustments for Features-1,465-540-4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,385$48,110$56,460$30,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$12,075$0
Total Invoice$42,150$44,765$52,365$29,302
Adjustments for Features-1,347-497-4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,803$44,268$51,960$29,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,465$11,157$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2007200720072017
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 Miata
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top   $3000
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,515$6,590$6,490$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$540$440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,347-497-4050

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20072017
ModelZ4MX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.2 in90.9 in
Length161.1 in154.1 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height51.1 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft34.6 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested67536%
Total Not Requested117564%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.