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

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BMW Z4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,410

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $6,100

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $22,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 Miata
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,700 $42,700 $52,400 $27,550
Base Invoice $33,945 $39,465 $4,390 $26,051
Leather seating surfaces 1,150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475  
Trip computer 300      
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Power convertible top 750 750    
Suspension Package       650
Premium Package       1,390
Leather seating surfaces 1,045      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430  
Trip computer 275      
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Xenon HID headlights 635 635    
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Power convertible top 685 685    
Suspension Package       558
Premium Package       1,194
Options (change) 3,875 2,425 975 2,040
Options (change) 3,525 2,205 885 1,752
Destination 825 825 825 820
Total Price $41,400 $45,950 $54,200 $30,410
Total Invoice $38,295 $42,495 $6,100 $28,623

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW Z4 M Roadster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,674
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 Miata
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine215hp I6255hp I6330hp I6167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10430, 10?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$41,400$45,950$54,200$30,410
Adjustments for Features-765-1,440-1,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,635$44,510$52,860$30,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,875$12,225$0
Total Invoice$38,295$42,495$6,100$28,623
Adjustments for Features-708-1,332-1510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,587$41,163$5,949$28,623
Cost Above Minimum$31,638$35,214$0$0

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

Model Year2008200820082015
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
Proximity key   $250
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top   $3000
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound $250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,740$6,640$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$1,440$1,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-708-1,332-1510

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

Model Year20082015
ModelZ4MX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.2 in91.7 in
Length161.1 in157.3 in
Width70.1 in67.7 in
Height51.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

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