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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: $21,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,464

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $26,710
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $24,714
Leather seating surfaces 1,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Aluminum trim 500     515
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
CD changer, remote 600 600 600  
Premium Package       1,650
Suspension Package       500
Power retractable hardtop       1,840
Leather seating surfaces 1,140      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Aluminum trim 455     412
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
CD changer, remote 545 545 545  
Premium Package       1,417
Suspension Package       430
Power retractable hardtop       1,696
Options (change) 4,250 2,500 2,500 4,505
Options (change) 3,870 2,275 2,275 3,955
Destination 895 895 895 795
Total Price $53,795 $58,545 $67,595 $32,010
Total Invoice $49,705 $54,090 $62,415 $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: $21,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,673
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$53,795$58,545$67,595$32,010
Adjustments for Features-615-2,290-4,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,180$56,255$63,255$32,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,075$10,075$0
Total Invoice$49,705$54,090$62,415$29,464
Adjustments for Features-568-2,116-4,0070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,137$51,974$58,408$29,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,837$9,271$0

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

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer   $150
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,590$4,265$6,315$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$2,290$4,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-568-2,116-4,0070

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

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,264 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 link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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