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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: $31,220

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,543

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelZ4Z4MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $45,750 $51,650 $30,195
Base Invoice $42,090 $47,520 $28,548
Premium Package 3,900    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Auto-dimming headlights 200    
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750  
Door sill trim plates     150
Premium Package 3,550    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Auto-dimming headlights 180    
Heated front seats 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685  
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 8,345 4,995 150
Options (change) 7,590 4,545 120
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $54,920 $57,470 $31,220
Total Invoice $50,505 $52,890 $29,543

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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: $18,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,946
Model Year200920092018
ModelZ4Z4MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine255hp I6300hp I6155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$54,920$57,470$31,220
Adjustments for Features-5,455-3,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,465$53,565$31,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0
Total Invoice$50,505$52,890$29,543
Adjustments for Features-5,016-3,5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,489$49,296$29,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,807$0

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

Model Year200920092018
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 $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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$11,330$9,780$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,455$3,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,016-3,5940

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

Model Year20092018
ModelZ4MX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in90.9 in
Length166.9 in154.1 in
Width70.5 in68.3 in
Height50.8 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300Yes
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 Requested122539%
Total Not Requested190061%

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