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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: $32,010

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,464

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelZ4Z4MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $45,750 $51,650 $26,710
Base Invoice $42,090 $47,520 $24,714
Leather seating surfaces 1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Aluminum trim 500   515
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Premium Package     1,650
Suspension Package     500
Power retractable hardtop     1,840
Leather seating surfaces 1,140    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Aluminum trim 455   412
Heated front seats 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Premium Package     1,417
Suspension Package     430
Power retractable hardtop     1,696
Options (change) 3,895 2,145 4,505
Options (change) 3,545 1,950 3,955
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $50,470 $54,620 $32,010
Total Invoice $46,460 $50,295 $29,464

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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: $18,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,051
Model Year200920092011
ModelZ4Z4MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine255hp I6300hp I6167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$50,470$54,620$32,010
Adjustments for Features0-775-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,470$53,845$31,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,375$0
Total Invoice$46,460$50,295$29,464
Adjustments for Features0-714-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,460$49,581$29,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,121$0

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

Model Year200920092011
ModelZ4Z4MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,965$2,740$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-714-55

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

Model Year20092011
ModelZ4MX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in91.7 in
Length166.9 in157.3 in
Width70.5 in67.7 in
Height50.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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