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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: $28,150

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,756

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,950 $56,950 $65,800 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $45,715 $53,075 $61,215 $22,568 $24,654
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Cargo net 60 60 60 40 40
Leather seating surfaces 1,250        
Wood trim 0   0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
CD changer, remote 600 600 600    
CD changer, in-dash       500 500
Suspension Package       500  
Premium Package       1,250  
Satellite radio       430  
Aluminum trim       435 435
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Cargo net 53 53 53 32 32
Leather seating surfaces 1,140        
Wood trim 0   0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
CD changer, remote 545 545 545    
CD changer, in-dash       400 400
Suspension Package       430  
Premium Package       1,074  
Satellite radio       344  
Aluminum trim       348 348
Options (change) 2,810 1,560 1,560 3,155 975
Options (change) 2,558 1,418 1,418 2,628 780
Destination 995 995 995 560 560
Total Price $52,755 $59,505 $68,355 $28,150 $28,235
Total Invoice $49,268 $55,488 $63,628 $25,756 $25,994

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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: $16,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,307
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$52,755$59,505$68,355$28,150$28,235
Adjustments for Features-7,715-9,065-10,01500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,040$50,440$58,340$28,150$28,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,400$13,300$0$85
Total Invoice$49,268$55,488$63,628$25,756$25,994
Adjustments for Features-7,205-8,453-9,32200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,063$47,035$54,306$25,756$25,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,972$12,243$0$238

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

Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Tire-pressure monitor$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 climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000$3000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,840$13,190$14,140$4,125$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,715$9,065$10,015$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,205-8,453-9,32200

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

Model Year20152006
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

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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