BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2009

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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: $32,050

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,517

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,950 $56,950 $65,800 $26,350
Base Invoice $45,215 $52,575 $60,715 $24,346
Leather seating surfaces 1,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Cargo net 60 60 60 40
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
CD changer, remote 600 600 600  
Premium Package       1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,100
Power retractable hardtop       1,840
Tires, run-flat       400
Leather seating surfaces 1,140      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Cargo net 53 53 53 32
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
CD changer, remote 545 545 545  
Premium Package       1,417
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,013
Power retractable hardtop       1,695
Tires, run-flat       344
Options (change) 3,310 2,060 2,060 5,030
Options (change) 3,013 1,873 1,873 4,501
Destination 925 925 925 670
Total Price $53,185 $59,935 $68,785 $32,050
Total Invoice $49,153 $55,373 $63,513 $29,517

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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: $18,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,312
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6158hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$53,185$59,935$68,785$32,050
Adjustments for Features-2,515-3,165-5,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,670$56,770$63,620$32,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,100$12,950$0
Total Invoice$49,153$55,373$63,513$29,517
Adjustments for Features-2,324-2,924-4,7690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,829$52,449$58,744$29,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,620$11,915$0

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

Model Year2014201420142009
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,790$5,440$7,440$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$3,165$5,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,324-2,924-4,7690

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

Model Year20142009
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

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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