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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: $31,420

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,703

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $49,700 $57,500 $66,350 $30,195
Base Invoice $46,405 $53,580 $61,720 $28,548
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Cargo net 60 60 60 50
Cargo tray 110 110 110 60
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
All-weather floor mats       90
Door sill trim plates       150
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050  
Leather seating surfaces 1,140      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Cargo net 53 53 53 40
Cargo tray 97 97 97 48
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
All-weather floor mats       72
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 5,070 3,820 3,820 350
Options (change) 4,615 3,475 3,475 280
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $55,765 $62,315 $71,165 $31,420
Total Invoice $52,015 $58,050 $66,190 $29,703

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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: $18,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,524
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6155hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$55,765$62,315$71,165$31,420
Adjustments for Features-6,205-7,805-8,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,560$54,510$62,610$31,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$13,050$0
Total Invoice$52,015$58,050$66,190$29,703
Adjustments for Features-5,788-7,271-7,9570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,227$50,779$58,233$29,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,552$12,006$0

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

Model Year2016201620162018
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$1200 
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 
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$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
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$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats   $75
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,780$13,380$14,130$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,205$7,805$8,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,788-7,271-7,9570

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

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,264 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 sDrive28i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

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